Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant Salary $20.00 Hourly Location Bismarck, ND Job Type Part-Time Job Number 202600045 Department Fire Department Opening Date 04/15/2026 Closing Date 5/3/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA Non-Exempt Description Benefits Questions Job Description Pay rate up to $20.00/hr, depending on experience. This position is responsible for providing direct support to fire department administration on assigned projects. Flexible hours Monday-Friday. Examples of Duties

• Provide direct support on a wide array of projects including briefings on administrative topics, reports, etc..
• Develop and curate content for various social media platforms (bismarcknd.gov website, Facebook, X, etc.)
• Assist in maintaining department Standard Operating Guidelines/Procedures and inventory records for department including content within fire stations, fire trucks and equipment, vehicles, communications equipment, office equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Process accounts payable, purchase orders and credit card expenditures for assigned areas.
• Provide administrative support in the personnel processes.
• Assist in the budget process in entries, accuracy and ensuring completion of modules.
• Assist in managing the open records request process regarding fire incidents and investigations.
• Develop office procedures.
• Provide backup to Fire Administrative Coordinator
• Perform related duties Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a some related college education.
• Sufficient experience in social media management and content creation.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for two years. Supplemental Information
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and their best practices.
• Knowledge of city and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of records retention and open records
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs to include Word and Excel.
• Skill in accuracy and detail for work products.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in maintaining confidentiality on sensitive issues to include personnel and fire investigation information.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner and copier.

This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No 02 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 03 How many years of experience do you have in administrative office support or a very closely related work field? None 1-2 years 3-4 years 5-6 years 7 years or more 04 Which of the following do you have experience with? (check all that apply) None Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Geographic Information Systems Website update/management Required Question Employer Bismarck, City of (ND) Address 221 North 5th Street PO Box 5503 Bismarck, North Dakota, 58506 Phone 701-355-1333 Website https://www.bismarcknd.gov/