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Job Description
Requirements
MOS Code: 51S (Army), 8051 (Marine Corps), 001802 (Navy)
Education and Experience : A Bachelor's degree or higher in business or public administration, journalism, social/behavioral sciences or related field, and two (2) years of paraprofessional administrative experience in support of an executive, or in researching governmental issues.
Licenses and Certificates : None.
General Purpose
Under direction, perform a variety of highly responsible, complex administrative functions and perform entry level special projects for assigned portfolio.
Typical Duties
Perform professional-level administrative functions to support the operations of assigned portfolio. Involves: Assist in planning, preparing and implementing annual budget by analyzing current and future expenditures. Research and review pertinent local regulations, laws, manuals and procedures. Incorporate new laws and technology into policies and procedures. Review portfolio's strategic plans and make recommendations for changes. Develop and draft long and short-range business and strategic plans for assigned portfolio. Make recommendations regarding budget and planning issues. Provide general administrative support for programs or staff. Compile and document data, draft documents and memos and maintain calendars.
Complete assigned special projects. Involves: Planning, and consult with managers or other technical experts in specific subject areas to obtain clarification of expected results. Coordinate with stakeholder and user department personnel during every phase of the project. Meet stakeholder expectations and coordinating cross-departmental project team activities.
Gather and analyze data. Involves: Generate, compile, and maintain tracking systems. Develop data analysis systems. Identification of patterns and trends. Enter data and prepare final reports such as financial, operating and statistical charts, graphs, spreadsheets. Compile and evaluate data and develop statistical data and prepare reports. Distribute reports. Maintain and update filing system and keep records and reports.
Represent the portfolio or department and communicate effectively internally and with the public. Involves: Participate in task forces. Plan and organize special events. Coordinate, schedule and maintain a calendar of appointments, make travel arrangements and prepare itineraries. Represent the portfolio or department at community and interagency meetings, forums. Coordinate work projects with department divisions, other City departments and other governmental agencies. Prepare and make public presentations. Respond to public information inquiries. Review citizen complaints and prepare authorized responses, which includes interpreting administrative policies in unprecedented situations, recommending courses of actions to supervisor or directing them to proper division or department, and following up on complaints to ensure timely resolution.
General Information
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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.
Note: This is a new advertisement for Research and Management Assistant. You must apply if you are still interested in this position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Please note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
Closing Date/Time: 2/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of El Paso
Show moreTHE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:
- Competitive wages
- Pension Plans
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs
Mission:
Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.
Vision:
Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.
Values:
Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People
THE COMMUNITY
Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.
Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range. Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.
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