GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary: $17.83/hr. minimum - $21.85/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)
To provide a variety of highly responsible administrative functions in the City Manager's Office, including coordination of special programs and projects, the development and preparation of studies and reports; assists in resolving citizen complaints and inquiries; and provides administrative support to the City Manager and the City Council.
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SUPERVISION
- General supervision is provided by the Assistant to the City Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Provide skilled, highly responsible administrative support to assist upper-level administrative staff in the completion of their professional duties and responsibilities; participate in and take responsibility for special projects as assigned.
- Compose, prepare and review a variety of memoranda, correspondence, reports, statistical analyses, and documents as assigned; distribute reports for review as needed.
- Answer questions and provide information to the public; receive citizen and City Council complaints and questions and resolve or refer to appropriate City personnel.
- Provide highly responsible administrative support to City Council members and boards and commissions by doing research and developing materials.
- Design, write and coordinate preparation of informational materials, brochures, pamphlets, invitations and correspondence for distribution within the City and to other related external businesses and governmental agencies; including coordinating and completing various surveys.
- Communicate professionally, courteously, and effectively with other city employees, officials, and the public.
- Research and verify various information as assigned; assist in the review and evaluation of City and department policies and procedures; participate in the development of new policies and procedures.
- Drive to and from destinations as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Schedule and participate in various activities, operations, projects and meetings as assigned.
- Prepare and present information and reports in formal staff and committee meetings or at conferences.
- Attend various programs, meetings and social functions to represent the city; take and prepare minutes as appropriate; prepare agendas and associated materials; provide photography services as required.
- Uses specialized knowledge and skill to carry out and complete assignments; works with City Manager's Office staff to analyze results.
- Participate and assist staff in various special events and presentations, coordinate volunteer activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or other related field.
- Must be currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in public administration at an accredited university.
OR
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or other related field.
- Must be a recent graduate of a master’s degree program in public administration from an accredited university.
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Flexible schedule Monday through Friday 20 hours/week, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Occasional evenings or weekends.
Apply online at: www.cityofmesquite.com
