Description

Typical Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant (AA) provides administrative support for the Community Development Department (CDD) of the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ). This is an entry level position, working under the direction of the department Director, as part of a team with the Administrative Officer and Administrative Coordinator. The position is the primary support staff for the Planning Commission, responsible for public notices, editing and proofreading legal documents, staff reports, and agendas, creating meeting packets, and other tasks related to cases. The AA assists with the development and implementation of workflows and procedures related to the permitting system. The AA assists the staff in the day-to-day activities of CDD and
regularly interacts with the City Clerk’s Office and other CBJ departments. Routine duties may include writing and responding to emails, answering phones, managing office supplies, and providing excellent customer service both internally and externally. The AA uses and maintains multiple calendars to arrange and track meetings and deadlines. This position requires a great deal of desk and computer work, including reading and reviewing documents, typing, and data entry. The AA delivers, retrieves, and distributes department mail and other items daily. The AA occasionally runs errands, shops for supplies, and performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:      
High School graduation or the equivalent.

Experience:    

Six (6) months of clerical experience. This work is equivalent to an Office Assistant with the City & Borough of Juneau or equivalent elsewhere.

Other:

A valid Drivers’ license at time of appointment and for continued employment.

Supplemental Information

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION
Provide a resume and a letter of interest that explains why you are a good fit for this position.

Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.

Education 
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.

Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.  

If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.  

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Application Assistance

For questions regarding application submission or system operation errors, please visit: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/juneau/helpandsupport/applicationguide. If your question is not answered in the FAQ, you may contact the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at (907) 586-5250 or human.resources@juneau.gov.

For applicant password assistance, please visit:  
https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

EEO Statement

The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.