Administrative Specialist I (Public Works) Job at City of Dallas, TX, Dallas, TX

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  • City of Dallas, TX
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

Administrative Specialist I (Public Works) Location Dallas, TX : Position Purpose

The Administrative Specialist I performs entry-level administrative support or technical program assistance in disseminating information for a variety of functions, divisions, or departments.

Essential Functions

1 Prepares, interprets, and disseminates information concerning departmental programs and procedures; prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents.

2 Participates, assists, and supports in the planning and execution of a department program; develops, coordinates, and maintains record keeping and filing systems; handles petty cash and performs general accounting duties.

3 Assists in the development of administrative or technical policies and procedures for programs, department initiatives, or other projects.

4 Coordinates, organizes, and facilitates meetings, conferences, and seminars for department or division; assists in coordinating work and various projects between units of the department.

5 Compiles and analyzes data, makes calculations, and prepares reports; assists and supports high level administrative staff in the development and dissemination of data and information; runs monthly division reports to ensure performance measures are met.

6 Assists in the preparation of presentations for administrative hearings.

7 Researches, composes, designs, and edits publications such as brochures, forms, and manuals; provides support for other document, marketing, and departmental publishing.

8 May assist in the development of training materials; provides training for subordinate administrative staff to ensure quality and efficiency of work; monitors and ensures all licenses, certifications, and physical paperwork are accurate and up to date.

9 Responds to inquiries regarding rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; provides excellent customer service; monitors department inventory and ensure the procurement of required essentials.

10 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

  • High school diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE:
  • Five (5) years of administrative support experience involving two (2) or more of the following:
    • Accounts payable/receivable
    • Correspondence/publication preparation.
    • Procurement
    • Budget analysis/preparation
    • Contract administration.
    • Policy/procedure development.
    • Records management and/or report writing.
    • Financial management experience.
EQUIVALENCIES:
  • An associate degree in any field plus three (3) years of the specified experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
  • A bachelor's degree in business, education, or social science field plus one (1) year of the specified experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
  • A bachelor's degree or higher in any field other than those stated above, plus three (3) years of the specified experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
  • A master's degree or higher in business, education or social science field will meet the education and experience requirement.
Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 1 Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures.

2 Knowledge of customer service techniques to resolve problems and issues.

3 Skill in standard office equipment and software.

4 Ability to implement administrative procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.

5 Ability to coordinate, lead and train others.

6 Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

7 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

8 Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships.

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position. Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed. A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office,

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