Administrative Assistant - Public Works

Public Works Administrative Support

Under general supervision of the Public Works Administrative Supervisor, provides high-volume front-line customer service and clerical support for Public Works. Answers and routes calls and walk-ins, supports permit/program intake (e.g., road cut permits, residential dumpster reservations), prepares routine correspondence and forms, enters time and data into City systems, and assists with records, mail, purchasing, and meeting logistics.

Starting salary: $19.25-$23.75/hour

Status: Full-Time (benefitted)

Department: Public Works

Minimum requirements: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and six months clerical or related training. Two (2) years of administrative or business experience with demonstrated competence. Municipal experience and Cityworks/Workday familiarity preferred. May substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a valid Utah Driver's License for occasional off-site travel. A one-year probationary period is a prerequisite to this position. Knowledge of english usage, spelling, arithmetic; general office practices and equipment; customer service standards; basic purchasing and cash handling; MS Office; Cityworks data entry. Responsibility for accurate cash receipting and records; handling confidential information; decisions affecting activity of others (scheduling, program logistics). Professional verbal/written communication; ability to defuse tense situations; effective relationships with employees, contractors, and public. Tool, Machine, Equipment Operation: Type 45 wpm; regular use of computer, printer, copier, credit-card machine, multi-line phone; basic website CMS; two-way/800 MHz radio (as trained).

Applications may only be submitted online. If you don't have access to a computer you can visit Sandy City Human Resources to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Suite 300, Sandy, UT. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran's status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City's policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at any step. Additionally, applicants for posted positions may be eligible for job offers into related positions.

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