Administrative Assistant I - City Clerk's Office

The Position

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, we provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Dont Stop There. we provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Lets Partner Together and Come Grow with us.

The Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:
High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by four (4) years of responsible secretarial experience including use of computers and standard software applications such as Word or Excel. An excellent keyboard skill is a must.

Preferred:
Associate Degree or college level course work in business, public administration, computer applications or any related field; an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Administrative/Secretarial Certifications, Certified Professional Assistant Certification, Microsoft Word Basic/Inter Microsoft Word Advanced, Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Excel Intermediate, Microsoft Excel Basic/Inter, and Notary License.

• Valid Drivers License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of modern office terminology, methods, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern information systems and software.
• Knowledge of business English and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of departmental and municipal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skills in the use of modern office equipment.
• Skill in communicating information tactfully and impartially.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, superiors, subordinates, and the general public.
• Ability to make decisions and interpretations in accordance with established rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to ensure confidentiality in matters related to the collective bargaining process.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.