Job Description

Position Purpose

Welcome to the City of Dallas!

The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.

Our employees have growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in the community.

What do we offer?

A competitive salary, five years vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.

Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.
Overview

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

Essential Functions

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

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.

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

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

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.

Assists in the preparation of presentations for administrative hearings.

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

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.

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

Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

2 years minimum performing office work, cashiering, or other customer service related work. Licenses and Certifications

None Education

High School Diploma, GED

Supplemental Information

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures.

Knowledge of customer service techniques to resolve problems and issues.

Skill in standard office equipment and software.

Ability to implement administrative procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.

Ability to coordinate, lead and train others.

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

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required.

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas