Administrative Assistant

The City of Beloit has an exciting employment opportunity with the Department of Public Works as an Administrative Assistant I.

The Administrative Assistant I is responsible for administrative and clerical work of the Public Works Department Administrative Services work group. This position provides administrative support work in the implementation and coordination of a variety of office functions necessitating judgment, discretion, and initiative in the interpretation and application of policies, procedures and processes. Employees in this position may serve as an agency/department/division payroll clerk, may be the first contact for purchasing, may be responsible for preparing meeting agendas or minutes, or may perform other administrative tasks.

Work is normally performed under the general supervision of the Administrative Supervisor.

Qualified candidates will be expected to have a creative, problem‑solving approach, well‑developed interpersonal communication skills; and demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, elected and appointed officials, government agencies, service and community organizations, private businesses, and the general public.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Post‑High School education in the study of business administration, bookkeeping, accounting, public administration, or a related field, is desired.
• One to three years of administrative office experience, preferably in municipal government.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license and satisfactory driving record or the ability to otherwise meet the transportation needs of the position.
• Other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position will also be considered.

Equal opportunity employer.