Administrative Secretary

This is important administrative work with a high degree of difficulty and responsibility supporting the administrative functions of the Real Estate and Property Management Department. Work requires extensive expertise in the skilled use of a personal computer to prepare and maintain various spreadsheets, databases, and reports; the ability to compose and edit correspondence, memoranda, and reports; and scheduling administrative appointments involving the department director, including interdepartmental meeting appointments on multiple meeting room calendars. Work includes handling all administrative functions including payroll and personnel transactions, performance evaluations for the department, serving as the primary contact for purchasing and procurement of needed supplies, performing file maintenance and invoice payables functions for the department, serving as the department’s primary assistant for generating letters, making travel arrangements, and contract services; processing cash receipts; department liaison for municipal building issues. An employee in this class must exercise a high degree of professional discretion and tact when handling sensitive or confidential information and must be familiar with organizational programs, policies, and procedures.


Salary: $19.63 - $29.92 Hourly

Close Date: 10-12-2023 (11:59 PM)


To Qualify


Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

Have a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.
Have at least two years of responsible experience in an administrative support position using advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
Have good computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and database entry to produce required documents and reports.
Have excellent customer service and organizational skills.
Be able to perform competently while balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
Have knowledge of business English, proofreading, and use of correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Be able to compose complete error-free correspondence and documents for a variety of target audiences on behalf of the department.
Be able to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

Are proficient in the use of Outlook, Oracle eBusiness and Kronos.
Are able to efficiently and effectively multitask, responding to rapidly changing administrative demands.
Are skilled at record keeping, document maintenance, and planning and organizing.

Selection Process


IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.


How To Apply


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