Public Works Administrative Coordinator

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SALARY RANGE : $27.80 - $36.61/Hour

CLOSING DATE : Applications will be accepted until 4:30 PM on Monday, March 18, 2024

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for performing a variety of professional technical, routine, and non-routine administrative services which contribute to efficient operations of the Public Works Department.

The PW Coordinator:

• Provides complex and advanced level customer service to internal and external customers.
• Prepares and processes work orders received from the public and other City departments.
• Processes property damage claims.
• Coordinates asset management software and provides support for fleet management.
• Updates and maintains departmental records, filing systems, databases and/or policy manuals.
• During inclement weather, this position is required to work in the office even if other City offices may be closed.

Public Works Coordinator is a regular, full-time (part-time will be considered), non-exempt position. The position is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Teamsters Local 58 and the City of Ridgefield.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the level of required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

The City is seeking an experienced and professional Administrative Coordinator with:

• High school diploma or equivalent;

• Two years experience involving significant interaction with the general public; experience with a local government entity and/or Public Works is preferred;

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and systems;

• Ability to learn, manage projects, work independently and effectively on multiple tasks with interruptions, be self-motivated and have strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Energy, creativity, sound judgment and the ability to work at times with minimal direction.

All employees are expected to work in a manner consistent with the City of Ridgefield's Team Philosophy: work diligently to provide quality service and make a better community; with accountability, reliability, and integrity; be innovative, efficient, proactive, and adaptive; work as a cohesive team with compassion, leadership and professionalism; and know how to have fun.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

The City of Ridgefield's Public Works Department supports the community's quality of life and economic vitality by managing the planning, design, construction, and operation of all City-owned public infrastructure to meet the needs of the community. As the city of Ridgefield continues to rapidly grow, the Ridgefield Public Works Department has and will be responsible for designing, managing construction of, and maintaining, a variety of key assets including streets, sidewalks, water rights/wells, stormwater facilities, community parks and even a City cemetery.

Department employees work closely with the Community Development Department to provide design guidelines, requirements and oversight for the development and installation of all capital and development projects associated with the new and existing infrastructure, which are vital to the community.

BENEFIT PACKAGE

The City of Ridgefield currently provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents. Employees contribute 10% of the medical premium which is now $157.68 per month. The City also provides life insurance at two times your annual salary, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account options and an Employee Assistance Program.

Other benefits include an Employee Wellness program, voluntary life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Leave benefits currently include vacation accrual up to 80 hours during your first year of employment, 11 paid holidays per year, 3 additional paid floating holidays, and 8 hours accrued sick leave each month.

The City encourages and supports continued professional development for all employees. Such as career-based tuition reimbursement, degree and certification incentives and membership fees for professional organizations. Enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund is automatic.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates must submit the following materials:

• A completed Application for Employment.

• A cover letter explaining why the candidate is interested in the job position, strengths and weaknesses in the job and a short summary of why the candidate is qualified for the position.

The on-line employment application can be found at:

More information about the Public Works Department is available on the City's website at or by calling Human Resources View phone number on us.fitly.work.

The City of Ridgefield is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, grow, and do their best work here. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable, welcoming and that provides the best possible services for our community.

This announcement is meant only as a general descriptive recruitment guide. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and is not a complete description of the job.