To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Department: Public Works - Airport
Pay Grade: A9
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
JOB SUMMARY
An Administrative Assistant performs highly responsible, journey-level work involving a wide variety of independently performed skilled, administrative support tasks requiring: word processing and database management; public contact; and related activities in support of the Airport Director. Responsibilities include: managing an office; providing staff assistance to a supervisor in the exercise of administrative responsibilities; maintaining proper controls to ensure efficient flow of work, systems, and procedures; making decisions on operating problems for a designated sphere of activity and assuming personal responsibility for the effect of such decisions; compiling data for administrative analysis; preparing reports or summaries of data from complex records; and analyzing records or systems to assist the supervisor with administrative tasks. Duties also include: using word processing software to produce typed documents; meeting and giving information to the public to clearly communicate department/unit policies and procedures, and coordinate program functions or activities; compiling and maintaining complex records to provide accurate documentation of work performed or information that can be easily retrieved; creating and maintaining complex filing systems or databases with a variety of subject matter to provide easy access to records and information; and composing correspondence to communicate unit information by determining appropriate content, format, tone, and organization. In addition, employees enter information into a personal computer (PC); purchase orders and/or coordinate calendars and make meeting and facility arrangements.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Airport terminal staff receptionist
- Set up and maintain general files, FAA/DOT grant files, engineer contracts, lease contracts, construction contracts, major equipment purchases, and other contracts.
- Answer questions and respond to a variety of inquiries, provide information requiring working knowledge of policies and procedures, and resolve routine questions or problems relating to area of assignment.
- Prepare and produce written documents and correspondence requiring independent judgment in handling problems of format, procedure, and context, including: statistical and descriptive reports, contracts, legal documents, meeting agendas, correspondence, news releases, and other materials of a general, technical, or confidential nature.
- Prepare records and files for annual FAA safety inspections
- Maintain FAA Advisory Circulars, Airport Security Plan, Airport Certification Specification Manual and other operating documents.
- Perform secretarial duties for Airport Board meetings including agendas, posting, recording actions via minutes, minute approval and Council agenda minute approvals.
- Prepare Council Communications as requested.
- Manage long-term auto parking contracts
- Manage Gate Card program and assist in collections
- Manage overnight tie-downs and assist in collections
- Manage Hangar contracts and monitor annual insurance certificates
- Monitor security costs prepare pre and post cost for reimbursement
- Monitor Airport expenditures against approved budget and assist in preparing annual budget.
- Process vendor payments and travel vouchers.
- Assist in updating Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Title VI, and Community Participation Plans
- Using a PC, keys documents including: correspondence, reports, statistical charts, forms, deeds, easements, contracts, budget and financial documents, questionnaires, specifications, newsletters, etc. Compiles information for special projects and reports, and performs office management details.
- Assist a supervisor by making appointments and travel arrangements. Creates and maintains complex records, databases, and integrated filing systems, which may involve processing confidential matters.
- Assembles and reviews files or records, updates material, prepares material for action, and makes final distribution of records, files, or information. Operates a variety of standard office equipment.
- Meet scheduling and attendance requirements.
- Check records and documents for clerical and mathematical accuracy and completeness.
- Analyze data to make recommendations to management. Makes numerical/ arithmetical computations including: adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division.
- Schedule meetings and prepares reference materials.
- Develop office procedures and forms.
- Comprehend and make inferences from written material.
- Coordinate meetings, training sessions, etc.
- Learn job-related material through on-the-job training and in classroom settings.
- Monitor and report Airport Rules and Regulation violations to Airport Director.
- Monitor and report Airport Lessee violations to Airport Director.
- Respond to airfield emergencies as support personnel.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED; and
- Six (6) months of experience in a position with a high level of public contact, i.e. receptionist or customer service environment;
- One (1) to two (2) years of previous purchasing experience preferred; or any previous experience with municipal or regulatory agency operations;
Licenses or Certifications:
Special Requirements:
- Periodic travel for meetings, seminars and training as scheduled by the supervisor.
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of office procedures, equipment and practices.
- Skill in using personal computers including word processing software; copy machine; postage machine; fax machine; two-way radio; ten key; TDD.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, other City employees, and the general public.
- Ability to demonstrate command of business English, spelling and mathematics.
- Ability to deal effectively and tactfully in stressful situations with the public and to assess the needs of citizens requesting assistance.
- Ability to demonstrate significant organizational skills to manage a variety of projects for various departments on a regular basis.
- Ability to exhibit proficiency in various office computer programs including word processing, spreadsheets and database management.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
- Ability to follow standard office environmental safety requirements.
- Ability to type 40-45 words per minute.
- Ability to exercise judgment and act independently in establishing or adapting work procedures;
- Ability to make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy; keep complex clerical records, and prepare accurate reports from such records;
- Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters; deal with the general public tactfully and courteously; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
The duties listed above are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Specific statements of duties not included does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Job descriptions are subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The following physical abilities are required: feeling, fingering, handling, hearing, mental acuity, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work requires decision-making that could lead to major community or organizational consequences if this position fails to make the appropriate decision at the time.
Page has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.