Technical Assistant- City Engineering

City of Lancaster•Lancaster, CA

17h•$22 - $26

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides assistance with general administrative and technical functions for the City Engineering Division within the Public Works Department.

Requirements

Ability to organize
Understand and follow written and oral instructions
Microsoft Office Excel and Word skills
Grammar and proofreading skills
Strong communication skills
Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants and the public
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.

Responsibilities

Process and enter all division invoices, check requests, and purchase orders into the financial record-keeping system.
Perform clerical duties, including typing, proofing, editing, formatting, copying, faxing, and distributing a variety of documents from rough drafts or verbal instruction.
Review City Council Staff Reports for grammar and spelling errors, route for approvals.
Review encroachment permits, including review of certificates of insurance.
Manage filing system and recording information as needed.
Perform records request searches of public record documents.
Manage division calendars and coordinate meeting requests.
Update paperwork, maintain documents and word processing.
Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail, handle incoming calls, and other communications.
Greet citizens and visitors, provide counter support.
Assist in the coordination of events as necessary.
Help organize and maintain office common areas.
Perform general office duties and run errands.
Maintain supply inventory.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with City staff and members of the public.
Perform related duties as assigned.