Administrative Support II - Solid Waste

Posting number: 202600193

Department: Public Works Department

Division: Public Works Solid Waste

Job classification: Administrative Support II - Solid Waste

Posting type: External

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Public Works

SummarySalary Range: $23.1020 - $30.9925/hour. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 7 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Required Application Attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Job Summary:
Responsible for providing administrative support to the Public Works Solid Waste Division.

Scope of Responsibility:
Incumbents normally have a high degree of understanding of department and/or functional operations, and are able to work with considerable initiative and minimal supervision. Incumbents perform work requiring interpretation of data and must make decisions considering overall objectives. Incumbents typically provide work direction and training to temporary office staff. Examples of dutiesAdministrative and Clerical Duties

• Serves as primary contact person for the Division, answers and screens calls or greets walk-in visitors and either answers questions, explains policy or procedures, or refers non-administrative calls or requests for assistance to the proper person.
• Assists the public with administrative requests for information where the information is public in nature or access is authorized, providing explanations of policy and procedure.
• Receives and distributes Division mail, and prepares and posts Division correspondence as needed or directed.
• Assists the Division Superintendent, Supervisors, and staff with any administrative or clerical tasks upon request or as directed.
• Provides file maintenance by ensuring proper placement, storage, retention and destruction following all adopted retention policies, controls access to files according to security and permissions, provides copies upon request as allowed, charging copy fees when appropriate.
• Schedules meetings and associated resources such as room and equipment as needed.
• Develops or prepares documents as needed or directed, including meeting minutes and memos using a variety of software applications.

• Composes or transcribes materials from written notes, documents, audio or video and enters data into computer programs or databases.

• Proofreads materials prepared by self and others to produce professional results.

Accounting, Purchasing and Payroll Duties

• Manages the payable functions for the Solid Waste Division, including processing invoices, p-cards, and purchase orders, enters appropriate codes and processes for payment.

• Orders Division office supplies in order to maintain a working inventory, coordinates office machine maintenance, following all adopted purchasing policies.
• Processes paperwork for Bid/RFP, purchase orders, service agreements, Council memos, legal notices, job postings, personnel requisitions and other Division needs as appropriate, and will follow all associated adopted policies and procedures.
• Receives supplies and services, matches invoices to purchase orders as needed and ensures terms of contracts are met.
• Enters timesheets into the payroll system, verifies payroll, and maintains fringe benefit information.

Regulations and Reporting Duties

• Will complete and submit required reporting and applications to regulatory authorities, such as used oil, out of state waste, and other landfill materials
• Will track applications, renewals and fees for all required licenses, including underground storage tanks, medical waste, and scales with the appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Will track employee clothing and boot allowance and purchases.
• Will track employee DOT/ CDL renewals and assist with scheduling any associated appointments or other needs.
• Uses specialty software to create and track work orders related to operations, support route operations and other tasks as needed.

• Performs complex research and develops reports in support of department operations.

• As requested by department staff, researches files or public sources of information to gather data requested.
• Prepares tables, lists, spreadsheets, databases, reports or other documents in support of department activities.
• Prepare reports and presentations as needed for Division or other Departments.

General and Miscellaneous Duties

• Serve as Division security by controlling access to internal Division work areas
• Assist management in ensuring adequate training and oversite of work is provided to all staff.
• May provide training to temporary office staff.
• May participate in committees with other City Departments.
• Work with other Departments or Divisions as needed to complete job duties or to support operations, such as Code Enforcement and Environmental Services.

Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) or more years of combined education and experience, or equivalent
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to operate personal computers and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with city government and knowledge of department or function operations 

Supplemental informationWork is indoors in a normal office environment. Intermittent physical effort involving lifting of 25 pounds or less is required. Work requires moderate attention to detail or deadlines between 15% and 45% of the time.  A typical workday involves about 85% of the time spent sitting and frequent use of a keyboard. In some department applications, it may be necessary to drive on occasion.

Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.   The City retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.