Senior Administrative Assistant

Position SummaryPerform a variety of highly responsible and complex administrative support functions for a department director or an assigned division head; oversee and direct office activities and act as a liaison between the City and outside agencies and the general public. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Minimum Education, Experience And Additional RequirementsEducation and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or two (2) year technical certificate in office administration; andFour (4) years of administrative office support experience. Additional RequirementsPossession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Preferred KnowledgeOffice procedures, methods and equipment including a computer and applicable software programsBusiness letter writing and basic report preparationPrinciples of supervision, training and performance evaluationBasic principles of accountingEnglish usage, spelling, grammar and punctuationPertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and ordinancesPrinciples and procedure of modern personnel systemsPreferred Skills & AbilitiesPlan, organize and schedule office prioritiesPerform highly responsible and complex administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiativeInterpret and apply City policies and proceduresUnderstand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilitiesComputer software within assigned areaCommunicate clearly and conciselyPerform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodationEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work