City of Savannah ยท 1 week ago
Administrative Assistant - Fire Prevention Office
Savannah, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe City of Savannah is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Fire Prevention Office. This role involves performing a variety of administrative and clerical functions in support of the department, including preparing documents, maintaining records, and responding to public inquiries.
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Responsibilities
Performs word processing duties for the preparation of memoranda, letters, departmental procedures, agendas, resolutions, ordinances, and other documents
Processes invoices for payment and is responsible for departmental purchasing records and related documents
Prepares and gathers budget information for data entry and reports
Maintains records of expenditures and reconciles accounts
Performs research on policy, rules, regulations, and historical data
Maintains the departmental calendars
Maintains comprehensive confidential, sensitive personnel records; assists in preparing Personnel Action forms for discipline, including demotion, termination of employees working with HR Analyst
Prepares and coordinates travel arrangements for conferences and training sessions in accordance with established policies and procedures
Responds to inquiries from the public in person and by telephone using Just FOIA
Answers telephones; provides information and assistance, takes messages or forwards to appropriate personnel; greets and assists visitors
Receives, counts, verifies, transports, and deposits funds collected
Inventories and orders supplies as necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires an Associate or Technical Degree in Business or Public Administration or related field supplemented by one to three years of administrative, clerical, or customer service experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history
Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting
Knowledge of municipal auditing principles and practices
Knowledge of city budgetary and purchasing policies
Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations
Knowledge of office equipment
Skill in developing short- and long-range plans
Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work
Skill in public and interpersonal relations
Skill in the use of office equipment and in the training of others in its use
Skill in oral and written communication
Benefits
Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits
Healthcare
PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan
Life Insurance
Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child
Company
City of Savannah
City of Savannah is a government agency that offers infrastructure, public safety, economic development and value-added online services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bret Bell
Chief Operating Officer
Lameisha Estelle
Human Resources Business Partner
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