Senior Administrative Clerk

Salary : $42,011.00 Annually
Location : Public Works/Vegetation Management, Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Number: 08515
Department: Vegetation Management
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 6/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description

General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate technical work assisting with day-to-day operations of the department, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Vegetation Management Director.


Qualification Requirements
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.

Examples of Duties

• Prepares payroll/purchasing transactions.
• Serves as HR liaison.
• Maintains employee records and filing system.
• Assists employees with annual enrollment, Biometrics, Health Risk Assessment, and scheduling wellness classes.
• Generates a variety of technical reports and legal documents.
• Prepares contracts for vendors and collects legal reports and forms in order to submit a contract.
• Arranges and plans for department meetings.
• Trains new employees on current practices and procedures.
• Manages City's web page for Vegetation; updates City Directory.
• Prepares reports regarding turn around, new hires, EPAS, request for position.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of City policies and procedures; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and positions specific software; general knowledge of web page maintenance; thorough knowledge of payroll/personal/ purchasing transactions knowledge of employee benefits and open enrollment; knowledge of the maintenance of employee records and filing system; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and members of the public.


Education and Experience
Associates/Technical degree with coursework in Accounting, or related field and minimal experience accounting principles, office procedures, benefits, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements

• Valid Driver's license

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
• Bus Pass Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Promotion from Within
• Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
• School Leave
• Shared Leave
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Training
• Vacation Leave
• Wellness Program

The City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.
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This job requires a driver's license. Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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