City of Atlanta, GA
Administrative Assistant, Sr Job at City of Atlanta, GA in Atlanta
City of Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, GA, United States
Job Description
Salary: $45,568 annually
Position open until 10/28/2024
General Description and Classification Standards Provides varied administrative and clerical services to an assigned department. May supervise administrative support staff, temporary employees or interns. Prepares, reviews, distributes, and. or files routine correspondence, memoranda, letters and reports; attends staff and other meetings and takes notes or minutes. Plans and/or coordinates meetings within department or across departments. Carries out special projects of an administrative or office operations nature. Answers calls, responds to general phone, email, or written inquires. Relays messages; receives, processes and distributes mail. Maintains department records and files. Supervision Received
Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
Composes and prepares routine correspondence, letters, memoranda, applications, reports and other documents. Collates, binds, and stores computer generated reports. Transcribes tapes and/or notes from meetings into prescribed format. Prepares budget documents as directed; researches past expenses and projected costs to support budget preparation. Completes requisitions for purchases and submits for appropriate approval. Handles incoming inquiries and requests; answers the telephone; routes and returns telephone calls; Composes and sends routine correspondence, applications, forms and reports. May coordinate calendar events to include planning/scheduling appointments, meetings, and interviews; updates on a regular basis; contacts parties involved, as appropriate. Examines reports, other draft material, purchase orders, vouchers and permit applications for errors; corrects errors before producing final copy. Identifies equipment or office material deficiencies; sends requests for repair, maintenance or replacement of equipment; orders new supplies. Decision Making
Uses independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations. Coordinates calendar events and purchases materials and supplies for office.
Leadership Provided
Routinely provides work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced staff.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.
Knowledge of administrative and office management procedures and methods; some knowledge of department structure and operations. Skill in communicating and interacting with supervisors and other staff members; in using standard office software, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint; in using specialized office data systems; in building effective relationships within the organization and with outside contacts. Ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED 1-3 years' of progressively responsible secretarial, clerical or general administrative experience are required.
Preferred Education & Experience
Associates degree in secretarial science, business/public administration or related field and 3-5 years' of secretarial, clerical or general administrative and supervisory experience preferred.
Licensures and Certifications
None required.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran's status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.
Salary: $45,568 annually
Position open until 10/28/2024
General Description and Classification Standards Provides varied administrative and clerical services to an assigned department. May supervise administrative support staff, temporary employees or interns. Prepares, reviews, distributes, and. or files routine correspondence, memoranda, letters and reports; attends staff and other meetings and takes notes or minutes. Plans and/or coordinates meetings within department or across departments. Carries out special projects of an administrative or office operations nature. Answers calls, responds to general phone, email, or written inquires. Relays messages; receives, processes and distributes mail. Maintains department records and files. Supervision Received
Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
Composes and prepares routine correspondence, letters, memoranda, applications, reports and other documents. Collates, binds, and stores computer generated reports. Transcribes tapes and/or notes from meetings into prescribed format. Prepares budget documents as directed; researches past expenses and projected costs to support budget preparation. Completes requisitions for purchases and submits for appropriate approval. Handles incoming inquiries and requests; answers the telephone; routes and returns telephone calls; Composes and sends routine correspondence, applications, forms and reports. May coordinate calendar events to include planning/scheduling appointments, meetings, and interviews; updates on a regular basis; contacts parties involved, as appropriate. Examines reports, other draft material, purchase orders, vouchers and permit applications for errors; corrects errors before producing final copy. Identifies equipment or office material deficiencies; sends requests for repair, maintenance or replacement of equipment; orders new supplies. Decision Making
Uses independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations. Coordinates calendar events and purchases materials and supplies for office.
Leadership Provided
Routinely provides work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced staff.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.
Knowledge of administrative and office management procedures and methods; some knowledge of department structure and operations. Skill in communicating and interacting with supervisors and other staff members; in using standard office software, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint; in using specialized office data systems; in building effective relationships within the organization and with outside contacts. Ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED 1-3 years' of progressively responsible secretarial, clerical or general administrative experience are required.
Preferred Education & Experience
Associates degree in secretarial science, business/public administration or related field and 3-5 years' of secretarial, clerical or general administrative and supervisory experience preferred.
Licensures and Certifications
None required.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran's status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.