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Title:
Administrative Assistant
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to
provide administrative support to the department. This is
accomplished by answering and screening calls, directing
callers and visitors, completing routine clerical tasks,
preparing meeting and agenda materials, maintaining office
supplies and inventories, making travel arrangements,
distributing mail, and maintaining payroll and employee
records. Other duties may include scheduling and
coordinating meetings and events, and completing records
retention activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note:
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key
responsibilities of the position. The list of essential
functions below does not identify all duties performed by
any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please
be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical
demands of each essential function.
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(S) |
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(L) |
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(M) |
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(H) |
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(V) |
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Exerting up to 10 lbs.
occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting
most of the time. |
Exerting up to 20 lbs.
occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts
constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a
significant degree. |
Exerting 20-50 lbs.
occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting 50-100 lbs.
occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting over 100 lbs.
occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50
lbs. constantly. |
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Code |
Essential Functions |
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1 |
S |
Provides clerical support to the
assigned department by faxing and copying documents;
attending meetings and taking minutes of the meetings
and assisting with logistics; documents; balancing cash
drawers, making deposits and ordering and maintaining
office supplies. |
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2 |
S |
Provides receptionist support to
the assigned department by receiving and screening
calls; providing answers and assistance to citizens;
greeting and directing callers and walk-in visitors;
receiving complaints and routing them to the appropriate
person; and taking and delivering messages. |
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3 |
S |
Reviews the budget for the
department by reviewing the department financial
statements and notifying the supervisor of potential
operating budget overruns, and monitoring expenditures. |
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4 |
S |
Organizes and schedules meetings by
completing agenda packets, posting notices and
advertisements, recording official minutes, and
preparing meeting rooms. |
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5 |
S |
Prepares payrolls and budgets by
entering data and assisting with budget documents. |
JOB
REQUIREMENTS:
-Description of
Minimum Job Requirements-
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Formal Education |
Work requires knowledge necessary
to understand basic operational, technical, or office
processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years
of high school or equivalency. |
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Experience |
Over one year up to and including
three years experience. |
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Supervision |
Job has no responsibility for the
direction or supervision of others. |
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Human Collaboration Skills |
Work requires regular interaction
involving exchange and receipt of information. |
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Freedom to Act |
The employee normally performs the
duty assignment after receiving general instructions as
to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There
is some opportunity for discretion when making
selections among a few, easily identifiable choices.
The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion. |
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Technical Skills |
Basic: Work requires the use of
standard technical skills appropriate to the work
environment of the organization. |
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Budget Responsibility |
Position has no fiscal
responsibility. |
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Reading |
Basic – Ability to recognize
meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.
Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary
school up to high school. However, it may be obtained
from experience and self-study. |
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Math |
Basic – Ability to perform the four
basic arithmetic operations. Ordinarily, such education
is obtained in elementary school up to high school.
However, it may be obtained from experience and
self-study. |
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Writing |
Basic – Ability to write simple
sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or
series of numbers, names, and addresses. Ordinarily,
such education is obtained in elementary school up to
high school. However, it may be obtained from
experience and self-study. |
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Certification &
Other Requirements |
None |
OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:
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-Physical strength for this position is indicated below
with “X”- |
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Sedentary |
X |
Light |
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Medium |
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Heavy |
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Very Heavy |
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Exerting up to 10 lbs.
occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting
most of the time. |
Exerting up to 20 lbs.
occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts
constantly OR requires walking or standing to a
significant degree. |
Exerting 20-50 lbs.
occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting 50-100 lbs.
occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting over 100 lbs.
occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50
lbs. constantly. |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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C
Continuously
2/3 or more of the time. |
F
Frequently
From 1/3 to 2/3 of the
time. |
O
Occasionally
Up to 1/3 of the time. |
R
Rarely
Less than 1 hour per
week. |
N
Never
Never occurs. |
Note: This is intended as a
description of the way the job is currently performed. It
does not address the potential for accommodation.
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-Physical Demand- |
-Frequency- |
-Brief Description-
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Standing |
O |
Observing work site, observing work duties,
communicating with co-workers |
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Sitting |
F |
Desk work, meetings, driving |
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Walking |
O |
To
other departments/offices, around work site |
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Lifting |
F |
Supplies, files |
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Carrying |
F |
Supplies, files |
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Pushing/Pulling |
R |
File drawers, tables and chairs |
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Reaching |
O |
For
supplies, for files |
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Handling |
C |
Paperwork |
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Fine Dexterity |
F |
Computer keyboard, telephone keypad, calculator |
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Kneeling |
O |
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower
shelves/ground |
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Crouching |
O |
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower
shelves/ground |
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Crawling |
R |
Under equipment |
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Bending |
O |
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower
shelves/ground |
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Twisting |
F |
From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicle |
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Climbing |
O |
Stairs, step stools |
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Balancing |
O |
On
step stools |
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Vision |
C |
Reading, computer screen, driving |
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Hearing |
F |
Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public |
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Talking |
F |
Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public |
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Foot Controls |
R |
Driving |
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Other
(specified if applicable) |
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MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, AND HARDWARE:
Computers, printers and related
software
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
C
Continuously |
F
Frequently |
O
Occasionally |
R
Rarely |
N
Never |
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D
Daily |
W
Several Times Per Week |
M
Several Times Per Month |
S
Seasonally |
N
Never |
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-Health and Safety Factors- |
| Mechanical Hazards |
N |
| Chemical Hazards |
N |
| Electrical Hazards |
N |
| Fire Hazards |
N |
| Explosives |
N |
| Communicable Diseases |
N |
| Physical Danger or
Abuse |
N |
| Other (see 1 below) |
N |
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-Environmental Factors- |
| Respiratory Hazards |
N |
| Extreme Temperatures |
N |
| Noise and Vibration |
N |
| Wetness/Humidity |
N |
| Physical Hazards |
N |
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(1) N/A
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
None
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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F
Frequently
From 1/3 to 2/3 of the
time |
O
Occasionally
Up to 1/3 of the time |
R
Rarely
Less than 1 hour per week |
N
Never
Never occurs |
-Description of Non-Physical Demands-
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-Frequency- |
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Time Pressure |
O |
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Emergency Situation |
R |
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Frequent Change of Tasks |
F |
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Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime |
R |
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Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously |
F |
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Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team |
F |
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Tedious or Exacting Work |
F |
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Noisy/Distracting Environment |
R |
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Other (see 2 below) |
N |
(2) N/A
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:
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Office Environment |
X |
Vehicle |
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Warehouse |
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Outdoors |
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Shop |
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Other (see 3 below) |
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Recreation/Neighborhood Center |
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(3)N/A
SIGNATURE
SIGNATURE – REVIEW AND
COMMENTS:
I have reviewed this description and understand the
requirements and responsibilities of the position.
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Signature of Employee
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Date |
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Job Title of Supervisor |
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Signature of Supervisor
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Date |
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Job Title of Department Head |
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Signature of Department Head
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Date |
Comments:
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The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This description is subject to
modification as the needs and requirements of the position change.
City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY
APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT.
Employment Hotline (Voice Only):
623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100
EOE M/F/D/V
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES
8401 West
Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100
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