Administrative Assistant (Right of Way)

Full Time
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Posted
Job description

Are you a service-focused and detail-oriented administrative professional looking for a purposeful career? Are you skilled in the areas of oral and verbal communication, multi-tasking, critical thinking, and are adept with technology? The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant to support our Right of Way Division of Public Works. The City of Cedar Rapids has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose – serving the residents, businesses, and visitors of Cedar Rapids. At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community.

We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to this position. Any person who anticipates needing accommodations for any part of the recruitment process please contact Katie Ulmer (k.ulmer@cedar-rapids.org or 319-286-5138).

What is in it for you?

The City provides outstanding pay, benefits and time off. With participation in the Wellness Program, the Choice Family PPO plan cost is only $75.38 per month for 2023! Additionally we offer:
  • Medical co-insurance for participating providers of 90% plan / 10% employee
  • Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plans (IPERS) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) with a 9.44% City contribution and 6.29% employee contribution
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Up to $3,000 per year in educational assistance
  • 4 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Generous flex leave (paid-time off)
  • Annual pay increases
  • Typically receive annual cost of living increase depending on budget
  • 100% City paid basic life insurance
  • Dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
  • Commitment to professional development
  • View our non-bargaining Choice Plan Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!

About the Position:
The individual in this role will be an integral part of the success of the Right of Way Division of Public Works. If you can successfully manage multiple tasks with ease, meet deadlines, and maintain complex clerical and secretarial standards, while exercising independent judgement and initiative, this is the perfect job for you! In this position you will provide phenomenal customer service via telephone, email, and in-person. You will be involved in programs and projects which make a difference every day to the residents of Cedar Rapids.

Position Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

Salary: $19.99 hourly to commensurate with experience

Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, physical examination (if applicable) and drug screen are required prior to employment with the City of Cedar Rapids.
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

  • Serves as primary initial contact for the public and department employees. Answers department telephone calls, receives and greets visitors to the department, and provides information to or refers callers and visitors to other appropriate departments or City personnel.
  • Maintains department manager’s calendar and coordinates and schedules meetings as directed.
  • Receives and processes receipts and invoices.
  • Prepares correspondences, reports, lists, and other documents as instructed and requested by other designated office personnel.
  • Performs data entry in assigned software programs.
  • Coordinates and transcribes minutes for staff and various meetings. Organizes and manages multiple filing systems. Processes and distributes mail.
  • Copies, packages, and distributes a variety of written materials as requested by other designated office personnel.
  • Gathers, assembles, updates, distributes, and/or files a variety of information, forms, records, and data.
  • Requisitions supplies and materials for the department as requested in accordance to Purchasing Services regulations.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

Required Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalency and
  • One (1) to three (3) years’ experience of clerical or administrative experience or
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

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