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City of Boston · 1 week ago

Principal Administrative Assistant

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

4+ years exp

The City of Boston is seeking a Principal Administrative Assistant to represent the Public Works department at community meetings and forums. The role involves liaising with other city departments and various entities, handling inquiries, and preparing reports related to department activities.

Government

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Acts as a liaison with other city departments on matters related to the Public Works department

Acts as liaison with various city, state, and federal entities regarding various Public Works projects

Establishes and maintains effective procedures for handling complaints, inquiries, and requests for information from all sources relative to the work of the Public Works Department so as to assure referral to the proper authority, prompt investigation, and completion of work necessitated

Prepares estimates of work to be done and costs associated with department activities

Prepares reports as required by the Commissioner of Public Works

Performs related work as required

Qualification

Business administrationPurchasingPersonnel administrationBudgetary controlJudgmentAttention to detail

Required

Applicant(s) must have at least four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time administrative, managerial, or professional experience in the field of business administration

The major duties in such position(s) shall have included one or more of the following functions: purchasing, personnel administration, budgetary control, accounting, records management, financial administration, or program management

Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job

Required to work any emergency as directed by the Commissioner of Public Works

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Company

City of Boston

City of Boston is a government agency.

Founded in 1630

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.boston.gov/

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