City of Fanning Springs
Administrative Assistant
Position Description
Summary
This is entry-level clerical and staff support work in a busy, high-paced office environment.
The position allocated to this classification reports to a designated supervisor and works under close supervision.
Examples of work
This section is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.
Essential Job Functions
Depending on area of assignment:
- Acts as a receptionist, answers phones and responds to inquiries, referring non-routine information requests.
- Provides staff support backup.
- Maintains departmental calendars, including scheduling meetings.
- Fulfill public records requests.
- Obtains needed office supplies.
- Collects, compiles, prepares, distributes and maintains regular reports, correspondence, forms, data, records and information.
- Operates and helps maintain all office/postal machines, including computers, meters and printers.
- Receives, processes and distributes mail.
- Assists staff with entry and evaluation of locates and standard Zoning/Building correspondence.
- Receives customers in a professional manner and collects payments as required.
- Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
Non-Essential Job Functions
Depending on area of assignment:
- Assists in preparation of electronic content management and in the distribution of office supplies.
- Assists City Clerk and Utility Clerk with clerical and administrative details.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. A valid Florida Driver’s License, credit and background check is required
Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; and one year of experience in clerical or routine maintenance of records; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Typing at a speed acceptable to departmental needs. Accuracy is a must.
Work may require demonstrated proficiency in relevant software and basic computer skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Depending on areas of assignment:
- Knowledge of and ability to use computers, basic office equipment and relevant software.
- Knowledge of office terminology, practices, procedures, spelling and arithmetic.
- Knowledge of governmental budget procedures.
- Knowledge of City geography and location of City and County buildings.
- Skills in accurate handling of large sums of money.
- Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
- Ability to operate work related equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work effectively with co-workers, administrative staff, internal and external customers and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to perform varied office and clerical work involving administrative responsibility
For more information, email [email protected], or call 352-463-2855, City Clerk. Applications are available at Fanning Springs City Hall, 17651 NW 90th Ct., Fanning Springs, FL. 32693. THE CITY OF FANNING SPRINGS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.