Public Works Admin Assist

Summary
The administrative assistant will provide administrative support to the Public Works Divisions of Water, Wastewater, and Street/Solid Waste. Essential Job Functions
1.00% - Answer calls, using excellent customer service, and provide information or route to the appropriate resource 1.00% - Assist the divisions in compiling data for the various regulatory reports and provide the data to the appropriate superintendent. 1.00% - Assist the division superintendents with responding to citizen requests for information 1.00% - Perform the tracking, inventory, ordering, and issue of uniforms to staff of each division 1.00% - Perform the tracking, inventory, ordering, and issue supplies for each division 1.00% - Coordinate Public Works meetings and ensure all divisions are notified of meetings 1.00% - Perform hydrant meter check out and return 1.00% - Assist with procurement and billing processes for all Public Works Divisions. 1.00% - Assist with dispatch of division activities Qualifications
Must be able to work in the U.S.A Must hold a high school diploma or GED At least one year of administrative assistant experience is preferred Must be able to perform work using a computer and various office equipment Must be able to operate a multi-line telephone system Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Administrative Assistant KSAs - Knowledge:
Use of multi-line telephone
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook

Skills:
Basic math skills to perform billing and inventory tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Abilities:
Ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to manage time
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing tasks
Ability to work autonomously
Ability to problem solve Work Environment and Physical Requirements
The majority of work is performed at a desk completing administrative tasks using a personal computer and other office equipment. The position will require frequent sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and fingers. The position will also require occasional bending stooping, reaching, and lifting of up to 45 pounds. Education and Experience
Education and Experience: A high school diploma or GED is required. One (1) year of administrative assistant experience is preferred.
Work Environment: The majority of work is performed indoors in an office setting completing administrative duties for the Canyon Public Works Department. The position will office at the Water Division"s location, which may expose the employee to loud noises.
Travel Required: There will be minimal travel required to attend meetings.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time. Disclaimer
The City of Canyon applies positive service and employment practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal employment opportunity. To implement this policy, City of Canyon will continue to:

Recruit, hire, train, promote and service persons in all job classifications in accordance with this equal opportunity policy.
Make selection decisions according to the principles of equal opportunity by imposing only valid requirements for employment opportunities.
Ensure that all employment practices will be administered without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal, and local laws, except where based on a bona fide occupational qualification.

Employment opportunities with the City of Canyon vary a great deal. In order to provide an equal opportunity for all interested individuals including current employees, each department posts open positions with the Human Resources Department.