APD - Administrative Assistant

Job Description:

APD - Administrative Assistant

Description

Hourly Rate: $19.60

Position expires: September 27, 2024

General Description and Classification Standards

Provides varied administrative and clerical services to an assigned department. May supervise administrative support staff, temporary employees or interns.

Prepares, reviews, distributes, and/or files routine correspondence, memoranda, letters and reports; attends staff and other meetings and takes notes or minutes. Plans and/or coordinates meetings within department or across departments. Carries out special projects of an administrative or office operations nature. Answers calls, responds to general phone, email, or written inquires. Relays messages; receives, processes and distributes mail. Maintains department records and files.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED 1-3 years' of progressively responsible secretarial, clerical or general administrative experience are required.

Preferred Education & Experience

Associate's degree in secretarial science, business/public administration or related field and 3-5 years' of secretarial, clerical or general administrative and supervisory experience preferred.

Licensures and Certifications

None required.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Closing Date/Time: 2024-09-27