Administrative Assistant III

Job description

The City of Independence is seeking a highly qualified and motivated employee to serve our City as an Administrative Assistant III in our Municipal Services Department. As a member of the Municipal Services team, the Administrative Assistant III will be a part of a culture of innovation, initiative, and collaboration. This position will provide responsible and moderately complex clerical administrative support duties to assist primarily with the Water Field Service and Water Construction & Maintenance Divisions, as well as assist the other divisions within the department as needed. Formats and types letters, memos, and other correspondence. Answers the telephone and interacts with the public to respond to inquiries and requests. Will assist the administration with bookkeeping, accounting, and preparation of the annual operating budget. Compiles information and prepares basic narrative and statistical reports on a periodic basis. Enters and retrieves information into a computer to update records, process transactions or respond to requests for information. Logs, tracks, and maintains records on divisional activities. Processes invoices, requisitions, and purchase orders; monitors mo...