Under general supervision, performs a broad range of varied and challenging executive, technical and administrative support functions in support of a City department or the City Manager’s Office; may provide technical direction or supervision to clerical and administrative support staff; and does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Executive Assistant is distinguished from other office support positions in that it has more interaction with officials, commissioners, public and private representatives, and the general public and performs more challenging functions requiring greater problem-solving related to the organization and preparation of agenda reports, the review and compilation of data for management and staff reports, screening of inquiries and complaints, and the completion of independent research.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Duties include, but not limited to:
•Provides administrative support to department director or City Manager and City Council, and acts as staff liaison in screening visitors, answering callers, handling complaints, and directing electronic communications to appropriate parties.
•Schedules appointments and meetings, and arranges for travel or staff attendance at conferences, workshops, and professional associations.
•Coordinates and arranges for executive level or City official representation at programs, special events, and functions.
•Assists executives with preparation of agendas and staff reports and supporting documents for meeting and presentation purposes.
•Compiles budgetary data and tracks account expenditures; purchases office supplies and equipment and researches information regarding vendors, contractors, and consultants.
•Prepares and edits correspondence, staff reports and activity reports.
•Conducts surveys and replies to requests for data; researches City and departmental records; prepares tables and exhibits; explains policies and practices; draws conclusions and recommends actions.
•Provides direction to office support personnel, as assigned; explains departmental procedures and policies.
•Establishes and updates departmental records and archives and recommends how this information may be used in various reports.
•Administers contracts and requisitions for professional services, products, and a variety of other materials; oversees payments of invoices and claims.
•May provide administrative support to City Commission and/or professional associations by preparing agendas, taking minutes, researching items, and compiling, submitting and relaying presentational materials and information to members.
•May process and issue permits, specifications, citations, plan documents, and other legal-records, and explains City and departmental procedures and requirements.
