Temporary Administrative Assistant

Austin, Texas


Employer: City of Austin
Industry: Clerical
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in general clerical/secretarial experience.
  • Education and or experience will substitute for the minimum qualifications
Notes to Applicants
This position will support demand response programs to expand the portfolio of demand response programs and grid edge connected consumer devices. This position will process enrollments for demand response programs and will scrub and prepare existing program enrollment data to enable demand response performance incentives. This position drafts letters, memos, forms, fact sheets and other correspondence for demand response programs. This effort will help meet the utility's need to build a more comprehensive demand response strategy and to help meet AE's demand response goal of 225MW by 2030.

WHEN COMPLETING THE CITY OF AUSTIN APPLICATION :

The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history. A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.

This position does not allow for a resume or cover letter to be included. Only information on your employment application will be considered. You may use "N/A" for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.

The responses to the supplemental questions must reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.

We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s).

If you have any questions regarding your City of Austin employment application, please use the official website of the City of Austin as reference. www.austintexas.gov

WORK HOURS : Work hours are generally 8am-5pm. Hybrid schedules will be considered in accordance with the City of Austin Flexible Work Arrangement policy. Shift may change according to departmental and event support needs. Work hours may occasionally after hours, holidays, and weekends. Additional hours may be required to work outside of regular schedule for events or emergency management operations.

VETERAN INTERVIEW PREFERENCE :
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK :
The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 7-year criminal history background check.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
  • Experience with ArcGIS
  • Experience in MS Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
  • Ability to communicate interpersonally & written.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  • Greets visitors, handles their inquiries, and directs them to the appropriate person.
  • Answers multi-line telephones, or two-way radios and directs calls or takes messages.
  • Maintains office supply inventories by placing orders.
  • Schedules and coordinates meetings.
  • Distributes, disperses, and reconciles petty cash requests.
  • Types letters, memos, forms and other correspondence.
  • Picks up, sorts and delivers mail to appropriate person.
  • Files and retrieves documents, records and reports.
  • Maintains records, enters data and retrieves data as needed.
  • Analyzes and interprets data and prepares reports.


  • Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
    • None.
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    Please see the Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Section for Knowledge, Skills & Abilities on this position.
    • Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques and methods.
    • Knowledge of city practices, policy and procedures.
    • Skill in oral and written communications.
    • Skill in using computers and related software.
    • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
    • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
    • Skill in planning and organizing.
    • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
    • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the public.
    Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
    The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

    The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.


    Created: 2024-06-07
    Reference: 118736
    Country: United States
    State: Texas
    City: Austin
    ZIP: 78749


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