GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under general direction, performs advanced administrative work in support of the Department Director. Oversees contracts for capital projects and facilities maintenance and assists with the preparation of Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), and bid packets. Processes and assigns work orders and provides administrative coordination for facility maintenance activities. Performs work requiring independent judgment and makes limited policy interpretations and decisions in accordance with department standards and procedures.   SUPERVISION EXERCISED   May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff.   IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES   Answer phones and provide customer service to internal clients (other City departments).   Process incoming work order requests; perform data entry into the Work Order software and assign work orders to the appropriate facility team.   Open, sort, and distribute mail.   Process purchase requisitions, payment invoices, and check requests in compliance with all City policies and procedures.   Draft, route, and process construction contracts, maintenance agreements, and professional services contracts.   Prepare routine and special reports; maintain a comprehensive filing system of the same.   Assemble, organize, and tabulate statistical data.   Maintain and control files of construction and maintenance projects.   Assist with the annual budget development.   OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES   Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES   Knowledge of:   Administrative practices and procedures.   Principles of effective office management.   Departmental policies, functions and procedures.   Basic accounting procedures.   Skill to:   Create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office products.   Use “cloud-based” operations software for the efficient flow of work within the department.   Ability to:   Operate office and computer equipment, including basic business/office software programs including MS-Word, Excel and Outlook.   Perform responsible administrative work with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.   Develop and maintain an efficient record keeping system Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing   Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.   Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.   Lead, manage, and perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.   Experience and Training Guidelines:   For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.  Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:   Experience:   Two years of experience in administrative coordination work is preferred.   Education/Training:   A high school diploma or GED is required.   Supplemental training or college level course work in office technology, business administration or business management is preferred.   License or Certificate:   A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is preferred.   Special Requirements:   Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:               ­­___     Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds             ___     Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds             _X_     Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds             ___     Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds             ___     Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds   Physical Demand Codes:  The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:       Codes for how often: N         =          No E         =          Extensive (100 – 70% of the time) M         =          Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) I           =          Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time) A         =          Almost Never (<10% of the time)   Code / Task _I_      Standing _E_     Sitting _I_      Walking _I_      Lifting _I_      Carrying _I_      Pushing/Pulling _A_     Overhead Work _M_    Fine Dexterity _I_      Kneeling _I_      Crouching _A_     Crawling _I_      Bending _M_    Twisting _A_     Climbing _I_      Balancing _E_     Vision _E_     Hearing _M_    Talking ___     Other:  _____________________