Administrative Assistant
6 days ago
West Jordan
Job Description Closing Date: December 1, 2025 Department: Public Utilities Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday SUMMARY Under general direction, perform a variety of responsible and complex administrative, technical, and clerical duties involved in the support of the Public Services department; and provides general information and assistance to the public. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None. ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Perform a wide variety of responsible and complex administrative and secretarial duties in support of the assigned office; relieve management staff of a variety of administrative details., • Plan, organize, and carry out administrative assignments; research, compile, and organize information and data from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to programs in assigned area., • Participate and assist in the administration of the assigned office; may organize and manage office activities; recommend organizational or procedural changes affecting support activities., • Serve as initial contact/resource person for the assigned office; screen calls, visitors, and mail; respond to complaints and requests for information and assistance; interpret and explain regulations, procedures, policies, systems, rules, and precedents in response to inquiries and complaints from the public, City staff, representatives of other organizations, and others; research and gather information to provide accurate answers and information; refer more technical questions or issues to appropriate City staff; ensure follow up to unanswered inquiries., • Type, format, proofread, and produce final copy of a wide variety of reports, investigations, letters, memoranda, spreadsheets, and statistical charts; type from rough draft, verbal instruction, or transcribing machine recordings; review drafts for punctuation, spelling, and grammar; make or suggest corrections to drafts; independently compose letters, memoranda, or basic reports from general instructions or information related to assigned responsibilities; arrange for or distribute copies of material., • Provide technical assistance to citizens regarding department policies, procedures, services, and operations., • Verify and review forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; apply specialized knowledge of departmental and program policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, permits, records, and files., • Initiate and maintain a variety of files and records for information related to the assigned office including official resolutions and ordinances; maintain budget, purchasing, personnel, payroll, and other records to assist in the management or administration of departmental programs; ensure proper filing of documents in departmental or central files; maintain and update resource materials; maintain department's personnel files., • Assist in a variety of department operations; perform special projects and assignments as requested., • Maintain calendars of department activities, meetings, and various events; schedule City staff meetings or meetings between City staff and other groups or organizations; arrange for necessary materials to be available at meetings; coordinate travel arrangements for department staff as necessary., • Serve as administrative support to various committees, commissions, and task forces; prepare, copy, and distribute meeting agendas and related materials, minutes, resolutions, or other formal documents., • Operate a variety of modern office equipment including copiers, computers, word processors, and printers to enter and retrieve data and produce various documents and reports., • Participate in the development, administration, and monitoring of the department's budget., • Receive payments or fees; issue receipts; maintain records of transactions., • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or GED. Experience: Four years of administrative and clerical experience. Certifications/Licenses: • Valid Utah Driver's License KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: • Office management principles., • Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computer equipment., • Word processing methods, techniques, and programs., • Principles of business letter writing., • Principles and procedures of record keeping., • Techniques used in public relations., • English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation., • Safe driving principles and practices., • Principles and practices of fiscal, statistical, and administrative data collection and report preparation., • Policies and procedures of assigned department., • City and department financial record keeping and budget processes and procedures., • Operating modern office equipment including computer equipment and software., • Perform secretarial and administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative., • Research, compile, and prepare a variety of fiscal, statistical, and administrative reports., • Schedule and coordinate projects; set priorities; adapt to changing priorities., • Work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies., • Respond to requests and inquiries from the public., • Compile and maintain records and prepare routine reports., • Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities., • Interpret and apply the laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions., • Analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action., • Independently prepare correspondence and memoranda., • Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs., • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing., • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work in a standard office environment which includes reaching, bending, sitting, standing, talking, hearing, and listening. Ability to travel to different sites and locations. Job Posted by ApplicantPro