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City of Chicago Administrative Assisant II - Office of the City Clerk in Chicago, Illinois

412094BR

Auto req ID:

412094BR

Company:

City of Chicago

Job Code:

Administrative_Assistant Clerical

Job Description:

Under general supervision, the class performs administrative, clerical, and secretarial duties for a city manager; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Compiles documents and obtains data from various sources to prepare programmatic and administrative reports

  • Creates and maintains spreadsheets and formats and types reports using various software packages

  • Reviews incoming correspondence and drafts standard responses for supervisor’s signature

  • Proofreads documents and correspondence submitted for supervisor’s review

  • Answers telephones, responds to inquiries and directs calls

  • Processes payment vouchers, benefits claim forms and travel and mileage reimbursement requests

  • Organizes and maintains program records and office files

  • Explains program procedures and departmental policies to the general public and staff

  • Relays directives and distributes information to staff as directed

  • Performs various clerical duties to relieve supervisor of administrative and clerical detail

  • May be required to conduct point of sales transactions in person and via online sales

  • And, other job-related duties as assigned

Position Title:

Administrative Assisant II - Office of the City Clerk

Job Category:

Assistant

Minimum Education Required:

High School/GED

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other:

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

Location: 121 N. LaSalle Street, RM 107, Chicago, IL 60602

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City*:

Chicago

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Two years of administrative or secretarial experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

  • Associate’s degree or higher

  • Previous work experience communicating via email with internal and external customers

  • Previous work experience performing administrative, secretarial, and front-line customer service duties in a large, fast paced organization

  • Previous experience using data management software

  • Previous cash handling experience

  • Previous work experience with Microsoft Suite

State*:

Illinois

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