Performs intermediate skilled administrative support work providing administrative support to department staff, receiving and processing incoming calls and visitors, preparing and maintaining records and files, typing a variety of documents, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of Director of Public Works and Director of Public Utilities. Acts as receptionist; greets visitors; directs visitors to appropriate party. Handles inquiries or complaints from the general public in person or by telephone; forwards calls to appropriate party. Assist the public with the completion of standardized records or documents. Enters a variety of data into computer; verifies statistical and other records for accuracy and completeness; enters and retrieves sensitive and restricted information into computer system. Processes accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, budgetary and other financial data; prepares requisitions and purchase orders; assigns appropriate cost codes to invoices; performs calculations and posts to statistical and other records. Types a variety of documents including correspondence, forms, reports, purchase orders, requisitions, meeting minutes, agendas and related documents, etc. where a knowledge of format and presentation is necessary; answers routine correspondence independently. Prepares and maintains a variety of office files, accounts and other records; prepares statistical and financial reports; assists with processing budget information. Enters work orders and logs information into a variety of spreadsheets. Receives, sorts, processes and distributes incoming and outgoing mail. Operates a variety of standard office and computer equipment.
General knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and office assistance techniques; general knowledge in the use of standard office equipment, computer and associated software; ability to type and transcribe dictation accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to make arithmetic computations; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to make arithmetic computations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city officials, employees and the general public. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and moderate experience in office assistance work. Possession of a driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
All applicants must apply by the City’s Application. Applications may be retrieved from the City’s website or in-person at the City’s Municipal Building. • The City of Emporia Website: www.ci.emporia.va.us • Municipal Building’s Address: 201 South Main Street, Emporia, VA 23847 Applications can be submitted via email, in-person, or U.S. Mail (info listed below). • Email Address: employment@ci.emporia.va.us . • City of Emporia’s Municipal Building at 201 South Main Street, Emporia, VA 23847. • U.S. Mail – Applications postmarked after the closing date cannot be considered. Mailing address is listed below. City of Emporia Human Resources Office P. O. Box 511 Emporia, Virginia 23847 No Phone Calls Please The City of Emporia is an Equal Opportunity Employer/EOE