CITY OF WAUWATOSA Invites applications for the position of:
Office Assistant
SALARY: $19.56 Hourly
OPENING DATE: 08/05/21
CLOSING DATE: 08/19/21 04:30 PM
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The City of Wauwatosa is much more than an employer- it's a community. The City of Wauwatosa is a progressive, full-service municipal organization. Be a part of a team that strives to find new and better ways to improve our residents' experiences.
The City is seeking four (4) full-time Office Assistants to join the City of Wauwatosa across a variety of different departments. (City clerk, DPW, Administration etc.) Office Assistants perform a range of clerical and administrative functions and are instrumental to the City's operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following are normal for the position but shall not be construed as exclusive or inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.
• Provides comprehensive and knowledgeable information regarding city programs, requirements and guidelines to both internal and external customers. • Processes, prepares and tracks invoices; processes P-Card transactions. • Reviews, verifies and interprets information in records, applications, reports and other documents. • Resolves inquiries received over the phone, at the counter, in the mail or via e-mail. • Updates and maintains databases, files, software and other records; prepares various reports. • Implements process improvements in clerical functions. • Designs and develops communications, including letters, notices, flyers and reports. • Performs diverse range of clerical functions to support city operations including typing, filing, answering phones, managing calendars, relaying messages, maintaining and troubleshooting office equipment. • Coordinates meetings and prepares materials for meetings and trainings. • Maintains reservation system for rental facilities, including short and long-term rentals, tracks applications, and processes payments. • Processes transactions for City services and prepares settlement reports.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• HS Diploma or equivalent. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; ability to learn other software. • Strong oral and written communication skills. CITY OF WAUWATOSA Invites applications for the position of:
Office Assistant
• Strong customer service mentality. • Ability to multi-task, prioritize a variety of projects and function under deadlines. • Ability to think critically and problem solve.
The City of Wauwatosa reserves the right to utilize equivalencies where deemed appropriate with regard to education and experience requirements.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
• Associates Degree or continuing education coursework in a related field (Business, Communication, Office Administration, Information Technology, Paralegal, Legal Studies, etc.). • 3-5 years administrative assistant experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Receives instruction and supervision from the City Clerk, Director of Administrative Services, DPW Business Manager, DPW Director, and/or others designated by management.
Applications may be filed online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wauwatosawi
Office Assistant Supplemental Questionnaire (Included in the online application)
1. *Have you received a high school diploma or equivalent?
Yes No
2. *What is the highest level of education you have completed?
HS Diploma or GED Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree or Higher I do not possess a diploma or degree
3. If you have continuing education beyond high school, what is your degree in or area of study?
CITY OF WAUWATOSA Invites applications for the position of:
Office Assistant
4. *Please rate your proficiency with Microsoft Word.
I have no experience with Microsoft Word Beginner Intermediate Advanced
5. *Please rate your proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
I have no experience with Microsoft Excel Beginner Intermediate Advanced
6. *Please rate your proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.
I have no experience with Microsoft Outlook Beginner Intermediate Advanced
7. *How many years of experience do you have performing administrative/clerical work?
I do not have any experience Less than 2 years 2 years or more
8. *How many years of customer service experience (at first point of contact meeting and greeting customers) in an office setting do you have?
I do not have any experience Less than 1 year of experience 1-3 years of experience 3-5 years of experience 5+ years of experience
9. *This is a public facing position that is responsible for providing excellent customer service in a professional, engaging and friendly manner. Please briefly describe why you are interested in working for the City of Wauwatosa in a front line customer service role.
CITY OF WAUWATOSA Invites applications for the position of:
Office Assistant
10. *How did you find out about this position?
City of Wauwatosa website City of Wauwatosa employee Job Interest Card Indeed.com Website – Other Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Other ______
11. For the previous question, if you marked "City of Wauwatosa employee", "Website - Other" or "Other", please indicate your specific referral source.
12. *I understand that while I may attach a resume to my application, each section of the application needs to be completed in its entirety, including my employment history for the last 10 years. A resume may not be submitted in lieu of completing the application. I further understand that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Yes No
*Required Questions