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Administrative Associate in the Public Works Department, City of West Columbia

Job Category
Clerical
Employee Status
Full Time
Position Hours
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, generally.
Job Duties

Provides clerical support and administrative assistance in a variety of areas for the Assistant City Administrator of Public Operations and Director of Public Works; prepares and types correspondence and maintains files for same. Provides a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers through proper telephone, email or written communications. Creates inquiries and work orders related to customer needs and forwards to correct departments. Utilizes computer systems to access customer account information to identify, research and resolve customer issues.

Performs functions relative to Accounts Payable, including preparing check requests, processing and reconciling purchase requisitions for all of the Public Works departments and provides assistance for specific departmental purchases. Performs other routine clerical duties as required, including but not limited to copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes and emails, entering and retrieving computer data, scanning documents, maintaining logs and lists, etc.

Purchases and maintains adequate inventory of office and cleaning supplies for Public Works departments; manages service and maintenance contract and maintains files for same. Demonstrates intermediate level computer skills with proficiency in MS Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, internet operations, GIS, and various software programs as needed to accomplish the task at hand. Drives to other city properties to deliver, retrieve and process related work. Reviews times cards; records all information as required. Assists with preparation of departmental budget.

Qualifications

Associates degree in secretarial science or vocational/technical training and two years experience in an administrative area or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

High level knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software, preferably Microsoft Word and Excel. Good writing and file management skills.

Must possess a valid SC driver’s license.

Pay Info
Starting salary $35,438.68 or higher depending on qualifications. Excellent benefits package including 13 holidays, participation in the State Retirement System, the SC Deferred Compensation Plan, and the State Health Plan with the employee’s health and basic dental insurance premiums paid by the city.
How to Apply

Employment application is available online at www.westcolumbiasc.gov and at the Customer Service Counter in the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169.  Completed, signed applications (resume optional) may be mailed to Carrie Garrett, Director of Human Resources, P. O. Box 4044, West Columbia, SC 29171-4044, faxed to 803.939.8634 or e-mailed to employment@westcolumbiasc.gov.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of West Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.