Executive Assistant (Aviation - Civil Service)

City of Dallas

1d•$58,802 - $70,574•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Assistant provides extensive administrative support to executives and department heads. Performs research, report writing, coordination of tasks and schedules, making various executive arrangements, and assisting other administrative projects to ensure effective division operations.

Requirements

Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Knowledge of public administration.
Knowledge of the City's payroll, accounting, or purchasing procedures
Ability to use office machines including, copier, fax machine.
Ability to coordinate meetings, travel, and detailed schedules.
Ability to write, clear and accurate reports.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other city employees.
Ability to handle difficult and unusual situations.
Ability to analyze information and develop sound conclusions.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships.
Bachelor's degree in a Business/Public Administration or Social Science field.
Three (3) years of experience providing management/executive-level support involving research/investigation of public policy issues, project management, budget development/analysis, citizen/customer service response/ complaint resolution, or program development/implementation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED plus seven (7) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements
Associate degree in any field plus five (5) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a non-specified field plus five (5) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
Master's degree (or higher) in a specified field plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Provides professional support and assistance for executive staff; organizes and schedules meetings, maintains calendar, prepares important documents, coordinates time and deadline logistics, answers phones, and provides exceptional administrative support.
Assists, supports, and participates in the hiring and personnel management processes; initiates requisitions, provides correct forms, participates in interviews, and supports personnel actions; provides training and professional development opportunities as requested.
Performs secretarial and clerical duties to support a manager or group of managers; answers telephone, takes messages, and schedules appointments.
Provides interpretation of processes, procedures, and policies; directs staff and answers questions regarding rules, regulations or policies.
Conducts research on assigned subjects, secures materials for use in preparation of reports, composes correspondence and speeches, writes reports, and obtains various documents upon request to assist management.
Participates in the creation of agenda items for specific department; notices staff of deadlines and ensures appropriate documents have been uploaded; ensures agenda briefing binders are ready for staff.
Participates in the budget process and reviews expenditures to ensure expenses remain within budgeted limits; serves as a travel coordinator and manages all logistics.
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.