Location: Valdosta,GA, USA
Description
Position Title: Administrative Support Specialist
Salary: $32,214.20
Hourly Rate: $15.49
Job Number: 862
Department: Utilities
Pay Grade: 9
Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Closing Date: Open until Filled
Overview
This position is responsible for providing customer service, administrative, and departmental support for the Utilities Department
* Answers telephone and greet visitors; provides information and assistance; refers to appropriate personnel; responds to complaints and requests for service; maintains records to ensure effective response.
* Dispatches maintenance crews in response to service requests; relays information to work crews in the field.
* Maintains department files and records.
* Prepares work orders using Hiperweb software in support of customer account adjustments.
* Records road cuts and sidewalk installations.
* Disseminates weekly standby schedule.
* Records new meters sold.
* Reconciles Bank of America transactions for 3 divisions.
* Enters GA811 Locate requests.
* Creates compliance trainings for Utilities department.
* Coordinates the Star Employee Program
* Creates content for Utilities Newsletter
* Assists with coordinating Utilities Community Outreach program events.
* Disseminates weekly maintenance schedules in the absence of the Senior Support Specialist.
* Enters purchase requisitions.
* Prepares letter, memoranda, and other correspondence.
* Performs customer satisfaction surveys.
* Creates information postings for department events using Canva software
* Submits data for monthly reports.
* Processes hydrant rentals and Environmental Truck Inspection invoices.
* Updates department's webpage.
* Performs related duties.
Qualifications
* Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
* Knowledge of city and departmental policies and procedures.
* Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
* Knowledge of customer service principles.
* Knowledge of basic accounting practices.
* Knowledge in prioritizing and organizing work.
* Knowledge in oral and written communication.
* Skill in the provision of customer services.
* Skill in the maintenance of files and records.
* Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
* Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
* Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Applications
Please complete a City of Valdosta Application form and email it to ...@valdostacity.com to be considered for the position you are interested in applying for. An application must be submitted for each position you are interested in. A resume and cover letter may be attached as additional information only. You may apply in person at the City of Valdosta Human Resources Department, 216 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601.
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The City of Valdosta offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. For more information, go to