TEMP - Admin I

Summary

*Applying to Temporary Pool openings does not guarantee full-time employment with the City of Garland.*

Responsible for providing basic administrative support to assigned department management and staff and carrying out administrative responsibilities as established through departmental needs.

Hourly Rate: $13.88-17.10 (Depending on qualifications)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities* include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide administrative and business support as well as data entry.

• Respond to citizen and City personnel inquiries through answering telephone calls, e-mails or face-to-face communication and direct calls and inquiries to appropriate personnel.

• Prepare and maintain office records, reports andcorrespondence.

• Collect and organize data for projects.

• Record, transcribe and distribute various documentation.

*The essential duties and responsibilities may vary per assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)

• 2 years related experience

• Type at least 40 words per minute

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Up to 1 year advanced study or training beyond the high school level

• 1-2 years administrative experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette skills

• Good organizational skills

• Excellent oral and written communications skills

• Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment

• Ability to prioritize and simultaneously handling a variety of administrative tasks

• Intermediate skills in MS Word and Excel

• Basic knowledge in MS PowerPoint and Outlook

• Assignments may require additional skills and experience

• Ability to adapt to various working environments

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license