City of La Porte ยท 1 week ago
Administrative Assistant - Fire Marshals Office
La Porte, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.96/hr - $26.20/hr
1+ years expCity of La Porte is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Fire Marshals Office. The role involves performing various confidential and complex clerical and administrative duties, including composing correspondence, responding to inquiries, and assisting in the administration of departmental functions.
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Responsibilities
Adheres to City attendance and punctuality policies demonstrating dependability
Adheres to all City safety policies (protective equipment, pre-duty precautions checklist, etc.) to prevent unnecessary or unreasonable risk of injury to self, others, or property
Adheres to department dress code policies to present a professional appearance. Should exhibit appropriate grooming and attire for the position and responsibility
Type and proofread a variety of reports, letters, memos and statistical charts, typing from a draft, dictaphone, or tape recorder
Independently compose correspondence related to responsibilities assigned
Respond to complaints and requests for information on regulations, procedures, systems and precedents relating to responsibilities assigned
May work with several other departments to ensure the timely processing of permits, applications, etc
May work with several other departments to assemble background materials requested by outside agencies
Conduct special studies relating to the development and implementation of procedures and policies relating to functions assigned
May participate and assist in the administration of a department or division preparing comprehensive reports and compiling budget requests
Research, compile and analyze data for special projects, collect and assemble data and background materials for a variety of reports
Perform general clerical work including filing, payroll and purchasing information
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
One year of clerical experience
High School Diploma or GED, supplemented by specialized clerical college level courses
Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, and equipment and business letter writing
Knowledge of organization, procedures, and operating details of the Fire Marshals Office and the City Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to learn department policies, procedures, organization and operating details
Ability to work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies
Ability to type at a speed necessary for adequate job performance
Ability to operate a computer and other technology
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Ability to work independently, in the absence of supervision
Company
City of La Porte
City of La Porte is a government administration that provides financial, emergency medical police, online, and administrative services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
McKown Jerome
PRESIDENT- MCKOWN SERVICES,LLC
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