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Job Description:
Administrative Specialist
Purpose:
Under limited supervision, using independent discretion and judgment, works within a specialized function or a specific area of administrative and staff support.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Provides administrative support on highly technical and/or specialized projects.
Facilitates the handling of time sensitive request such as ORR's (Open Records Request), CAF's (Citizen Action Forms), RCA's (Request for Council Action) as well as other confidential documents.
Verifies accuracy and completeness of critical documents such as PIO (Public Information Office) requests, records, correspondence, regulations, etc.
Opens, sorts, reads, prioritizes and routes incoming mail, including faxes and emails.
Prepares memos, letters and other correspondence using computer, spreadsheets, databases, or presentation software.
Using independent judgment performs data analysis, problem solving and recommends policy and administrative improvements.
Conducts research, compiles data, and prepares documents for consideration and presentation.
Files and retrieves documents, records and reports.
Attends meetings, records minutes and distributes meeting notes.
Maintains calendar, schedules meetings, conferences and events, plans travel itineraries and makes travel arrangements.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to manage conflicts and concerns.
Ability to understand and communicate technical information.
Ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters.
Ability to recognize and recommend process improvement.
Ability to lead and train others.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in Business or Public Administration or related field, plus four (4) years experience in a professional/administrative capacity.
Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a municipally-owned utility or local government environment.
Knowledge of municipal procurement and budget processes.
Experience tracking action items to ensure follow-through across departments.
Experience in utilizing M365 SharePoint and OneDrive to organize, store and maintain departmental documents, ensuring accurate version control and seamless team collaboration.
Certification or coursework in public administration or project management.
Notes to Candidate:
The Administrative Specialist position will support Austin Energy's Corporate Communications team by managing processes, coordination internal workflows and ensuring operational efficiency across team projects. This role plays a key part in providing day-to-day administrative support; managing calendars, meeting coordination and agendas; maintaining organized digital filing systems and document repositories; coordination vendor paperwork, contracts and invoicing process; and supporting budget tracking activities.
This position has been designated as critical for the City of Austin. Critical positions are necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. Work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees may be reassigned to another area to provide essential services to support any extraordinary situations or emergency conditions.
Pay Range: Entry: $24.40 - $28.42 USD hourly
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, Texas 78723
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply , but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed . All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.
We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.
Assessments:
Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing.
DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS.
WHEN COMPLETING THE CITY OF AUSTIN APPLICATION:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history. A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates.
Resumes will not be accepted. Statements such as "see resume" will not be accepted. You may use "N/A" for fields that are not applicable.
Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application.
Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
The responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history section.
Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.
We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s).
If you have any questions regarding your City of Austin employment application, please use the official website of the City of Austin as reference. www.austintexas.gov
TRAVEL:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Standards (https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Employment/new\hire\driver\safety\standards.pdf) , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
VETERAN INTERVIEW PREFERENCE:
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK:
This position requires a criminal background investigation.
EEO Statement for City of Austin:
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
