About the Role
Public Works is seeking a highly skilled professional with advanced administrative expertise to assist the Fleet and Street Divisions within the PW team.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule interviews with applicants and interview panels.
- Assist with onboarding activities and employment-related documentation.
- Prepare and process requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, and invoices.
- Monitor expenditures and ensure expenses are charged to appropriate budget categories.
- Coordinate with the team regarding budgetary concerns and financial transactions.
- Review, edit, and process payroll for Street and Fleet Division employees.
- Respond to inquiries from residents and staff.
- Provide information and guidance regarding Public Works services and programs.
- Order supplies and monitor inventory levels.
- Assist with departmental events, meetings, training sessions, and conference room scheduling.
- Support Public Works initiatives, including employee engagement activities, leadership events, and departmental programs.
- Responsible for various monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reports, including employee attendance sheets, vehicle usage, tool allowance, and sick leave buy-back for union employees.
- Scheduling meetings and assisting in preparation for meetings.
- Update and implement policies and procedures, ensuring a streamlined work environment within Public Works.
- Cross-training in various administrative functions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Handle PW KORA requests.
- Provide administrative support to Fleet Division operations by coordinating customer requests, processing documentation, and ensuring timely follow-up on service needs.
- Process vehicle registrations.
- Manage the issuance, replacement, and tracking of fuel fobs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in a related field and three years of related program experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
- High level of computer software proficiency.
- Data entry/typing at a moderate rate.
- Premium communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations.
- Ability to demonstrate tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing, and handling information of a confidential and sensitive nature.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen.
- All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint to accumulate and compile information from reports and records.
- Bilingual a plus.
Location
- Kansas City, Kansas
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Three years of related program experience
Education Level
- Associate's degree in a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $21.86-$28.58/hr.
About the Company
- The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.
Equal Opportunity
- The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.
