Administrative Assistant

About Cityoffortworth

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

Job Summary

The Code Compliance Department is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Administrative Assistant for the Building Standards Division. This position serves as a key point of contact for the department’s Building Standards Commission hearings and is responsible for overseeing routine administrative and technical tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the coordination and execution of live recorded public hearings.
• Provides backup support for other administrative functions.
• Delivers comprehensive administrative assistance to the division’s various daily operations and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in Business Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field.
• Four (4) years of clerical and administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in municipal government administrative roles including financial management.
• Experience in direct interaction with municipal boards and commission or public hearings.
• Advanced to expert proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), with an extremely high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in Peoplesoft Financial System.
• Strong organization skills, ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, consistency, and accountability in all documentation produced.
• Aptitude for complex issue resolution.
• Team Player and Self-starter.

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities