Administrative Assistant III - PW
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Administrative Assistant III - PW
Salary
$19.29 - $22.90 Hourly
Location
Boise City Hall, ID
Job Type
Full Time Regular
Job Number
23 -07528
Department
Public Works
Division
PW Administrative Support
Opening Date
03/25/2026
Closing Date
4/8/2026 12:00 PM Mountain
Description
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Summary Statement
Join us and help support the work in Facility Services and Operations (FSO) division and play an important role in keeping our building and facilities running smoothly. In this position you'll provide complex administrative support to both internal and external customers while coordinating inter-department and outside vendor work orders.
This role performs a variety of clerical, administrative, and accounting duties including assisting with contact administration, procurement, and general project management for facility-related projects.
You'll support departmental procedures, handle sensitive records, and help ensure efficient daily operations. We're looking for someone who anticipates needs, proactively provides information and solutions all while building positive working relationships to support departmental goals and objectives. This position works independently under general supervision while collaborating closely with staff across the FSO team.
Why the City of Boise?
The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:
Zero-premium medical coverage for you and your family
PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
10 weeks paid parental leave
$500 annual wellbeing incentive
Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
High school diploma or equivalent
4 years of experience providing administrative support duties for a unit or functional group supporting business operations
or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Licensing And Other Requirements
Valid state-issued driver's license.
Notary Public certification.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours' notice will be provided prior to closing.
Essential Functions
Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Is capable of performing all duties of an Administrative Assistant level I and II, and provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, as needed.
Provides comprehensive administrative support to the department or team, including online research, scheduling meetings and calendar support and meeting preparation support, including agendas and minutes. Provides essential document creation, distribution, process tracking and follow-up.
Provides advanced support for specialized department contracts using associated software and collaboration with financial teams and manages deadlines. Assists with entry of purchase order requests and provides process follow through. Serves as a resource for contract assistance inquiries. Provides procurement process support, including invoice processing and coding and tracking, inventory/supply management, vendor coordination, specialized contract support and preparation of purchasing card receipts and transactions.
Supports event coordination and logistics needs. Conducts medium-complexity research projects. Facilitates effective communication within the team and with external stakeholders through email, phone and in-person interactions. Performs primary front desk support and backup. Enters and maintains data in computer systems and performs data collection and research as required.
Collaborates within the department's records management operation, including facilitating the retrieval, filing and storage of information following best practices and quality control practices. Ensures all classification of official records, documents and other media procedures meet applicable city, state and federal legal requirements. Catalogs, scans, indexes, develops and reviews many department documents. Participates in special records management projects.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Requirements
Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Knowledge of:; computer usage including related software; general business office practices, procedures and telephone etiquette; data collection and research techniques and methods; organization and department operations, services and policies; applicable regulations and policies; professional license requirements, CEU requirements and state laws governing the licensing process; and computer usage including related software.
Ability to:; provide excellent customer service; analyze problems and develop solutions; gather, interpret and disseminate data and other business-related information; consolidate information from various sources into a prescribed report format; interpret governing regulations, policies and procedures; effectively explain departmental policies and procedures; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Associate's degree and five years of experience providing clerical and/or administrative support in a technical or complex program or work environment.
Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.
Healthcare:
ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
Low-cost dental and vision options.
Post-employment health savings account.
Retirement and Investment Plans:
PERSI retirement benefits
401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.
457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match
WellBeing Program:
Up to $500 cash per year for participants.
Alternative transportation incentives.
Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:
10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
12 paid holidays every year
8 hours of sick leave per month
10 weeks Parental Leave
Life & Long Term Disability:
Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you
Other optional benefits:
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
Supplemental Life Insurance
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Free local bus pass
Corporate discount programs
AFLAC
Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.
Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org
