City of Newnan
Administrative Assistant
City of Newnan, Newnan, Georgia, United States, 30254
Come join our Planning and Zoning team! This is an opportunity to contribute to a great team which helps keep this City vital, safe, and functioning well. The City of Newnan offers a work environment within an established and growing community that will provide professional development and the opportunity to make a difference.
Summary:
Under the moderate supervision of the assigned department supervisor, performs intermediate skilled administrative support work providing administrative support to department staff, receiving and processing incoming calls and visitors, preparing and maintaining records and files, typing a variety of documents, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Answer and screen telephone call, greets scheduled visitors and directs to appropriate area or person.Receive, secure, and process payments for impact fees and other planning related activities.Enter a variety of data into computer; verifies statistical and other records for accuracy and completeness; enters and retrieves sensitive and restricted information into computer system.Types a variety of documents including correspondence, forms, reports, purchase orders, requisitions, etc. where a knowledge of format and presentation is necessary; answers routine correspondence independently.Accept, record, and monitor progress for plan and plat reviews. Communicates correspond, and coordinate meetings with departments and applicants throughout the review process.Attend board meetings and other planning related events/functions as necessary. Prepare agenda packets and meeting summaries for distribution.Drafts meeting minutes and maintains minute books for various boards.Assist in the coordination and preparation of periodic, special, and other reports; collects information from a variety of sources and compiles data.Sort, index, and maintain various file and record. Scan documents and organizes files using an electronic filing system. Prepares hardcopy files for transfer to off-site storage facility.Receive, sort, process and distribute incoming and outgoing mail; assists with large mailings.Maintain time sheets and processes payroll for various departments.Operate a variety of standard office equipment; performs minor and preventive maintenance on equipment and requests service when equipment is malfunctioning.Perform specialized departmental tasks and duties including assisting other departments as assigned.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in administrative support and office operations, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
This position is full-time, non-exempt, and eligible for the City of Newnan's remarkably comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible SpendingLife Insurance, Voluntary Life Options, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance.Retirement Benefit- 10% City Contribution into a 401a account.457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan Option.Tuition Reimbursement Program.Employee Assistance Program.Wellness Incentive Program.
Pre-employment screenings include criminal background, motor vehicle history, and drug screen.
Starting base rate is
based on experience.
Applications will be accepted continuously until the number of qualified applicants has been received or until the position is filled. This posting may close at any time without notice.
The City of Newnan is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We value inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Newnan, GA. The City of Newnan does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, gender orientation, national origin, disability, or any category protected by applicable federal or state law. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
Summary:
Under the moderate supervision of the assigned department supervisor, performs intermediate skilled administrative support work providing administrative support to department staff, receiving and processing incoming calls and visitors, preparing and maintaining records and files, typing a variety of documents, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Answer and screen telephone call, greets scheduled visitors and directs to appropriate area or person.Receive, secure, and process payments for impact fees and other planning related activities.Enter a variety of data into computer; verifies statistical and other records for accuracy and completeness; enters and retrieves sensitive and restricted information into computer system.Types a variety of documents including correspondence, forms, reports, purchase orders, requisitions, etc. where a knowledge of format and presentation is necessary; answers routine correspondence independently.Accept, record, and monitor progress for plan and plat reviews. Communicates correspond, and coordinate meetings with departments and applicants throughout the review process.Attend board meetings and other planning related events/functions as necessary. Prepare agenda packets and meeting summaries for distribution.Drafts meeting minutes and maintains minute books for various boards.Assist in the coordination and preparation of periodic, special, and other reports; collects information from a variety of sources and compiles data.Sort, index, and maintain various file and record. Scan documents and organizes files using an electronic filing system. Prepares hardcopy files for transfer to off-site storage facility.Receive, sort, process and distribute incoming and outgoing mail; assists with large mailings.Maintain time sheets and processes payroll for various departments.Operate a variety of standard office equipment; performs minor and preventive maintenance on equipment and requests service when equipment is malfunctioning.Perform specialized departmental tasks and duties including assisting other departments as assigned.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in administrative support and office operations, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
This position is full-time, non-exempt, and eligible for the City of Newnan's remarkably comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible SpendingLife Insurance, Voluntary Life Options, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance.Retirement Benefit- 10% City Contribution into a 401a account.457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan Option.Tuition Reimbursement Program.Employee Assistance Program.Wellness Incentive Program.
Pre-employment screenings include criminal background, motor vehicle history, and drug screen.
Starting base rate is
based on experience.
Applications will be accepted continuously until the number of qualified applicants has been received or until the position is filled. This posting may close at any time without notice.
The City of Newnan is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We value inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Newnan, GA. The City of Newnan does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, gender orientation, national origin, disability, or any category protected by applicable federal or state law. All candidates are encouraged to apply.