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Scotts Bluff County
Administrative Assistant - Public Works
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An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$42,392 / year median in Nebraska
-2% projected decline
Job Description
To apply submit a fully completed Scotts Bluff County application Resumes submitted on Indeed do not count as an application. Administrative Assistant - Public Works Work includes gathering and analyzing information for the preparation and distribution of reports; compiling and calculating statistical data to prepare and monitor the department's annual budget; and relieving the Department Head of routine administrative duties. Work also involves interpreting and communicating departmental rules and policies; reviewing and answering routine complaints; and coordinating and executing departmental personnel, payroll and records functions. Work responsibilities require considerable initiative and independent judgment. Accomplishments are measured by an administrative superior through written reports, departmental efficiency and results achieved. Schedule appointments and meetings; perform clerical, reception, accounting and payroll functions in support of administration and ancillary Board functions. Analyze administrative problems and recommend/develop improved policies, procedures, and forms in order to improve departmental processes and operation; review and answer questions and routine complaints from co‑workers and the public; conduct client informational interviews; provide accurate information to other agencies, government officials, clients, departmental personnel and the general public, as requested. Compile and calculate statistical data in preparation of the annual budget; complete a variety of departmental service forms and documents; coordinate the compilation of data, conduct analyses and prepare scheduled/requested reports; balance accounts and monitor departmental invoices, expenditures and vouchers; maintain the department's petty cash fund; conduct inventory and order departmental supplies; maintain departmental records and files. Assist in the preparation of informational materials related to departmental functions; coordinate and complete federal grant applications; monitor contracts; conduct research for special projects; coordinate and schedule departmental events. Assist with any other duties the department head requests.