Introduction This Administrative Assistant Sr. position is in the IT department and performs a wide variety of duties involving maintaining enterprise communications accounts, research/ problem solving/ analytics, database maintenance, accounts payable, accounting reconciliation and monthly journal entries and activating cell phones and iPhones. This individual is responsible for hardware inventory verification and updates and will also be back up for purchase requisitions on technology purchases. Standard office duties include answering doors and telephones, purchasing office supplies, travel and training and web site updates.
Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The midpoint of this range is $31.63. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience- A High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) is required.
- Four years in an administrative support position to include customer service / public contact experience.
- Preferred: some college coursework.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required for some positions depending on department/section assignment.
Essential Functions Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
All Assignments:- Coordinates completion of technical and administrative reports, and other management related reports.
- Administers and manages professional and non-professional services contracts.
- Coordinates day-to-day business operations for office including serving as first point of contact for customers by phone and in-person.
- Ensures timely documentation and imposed deadlines are met.
- Provides quality customer service in the course of professional duties and responsibilities.
- Manages projects, planning processes and provides information and assistance as required.
- Operates a computer and utilizes relevant business software applications and applicable databases.
Work Environment/Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lifts and carries materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
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Benefits Highlights: The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information. The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice. PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
Selection Process:The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Closing Date/Time: 9/17/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
