Community Development Administrative Assistant
The City of Johns Creek seeks a highly motivated and organized Community Development Administrative Assistant to join our team. This role provides essential administrative support to the Community Development Department and its divisions. The ideal candidate will excel in managing office operations, assisting the public, supporting departmental functions, and ensuring the smooth flow of information across teams.
If you're a detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
•Provide administrative support to departmental leadership and staff.
•Serve as the department's main point of contact, responding to inquiries and providing information on policies and procedures.
•Coordinate reviews for Planning and Land Development activities.
•Promote code compliance by educating the public and business owners.
•Prepare case files for court proceedings in coordination with the City Attorney.
•Manage invoices, departmental expenditures, and financial records.
•Maintain schedules, coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and ensure legal compliance for public notices.
•Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, proclamations, and press releases.
•Oversee complex filing systems, including sensitive and confidential documents.
•Generate and maintain departmental reports and databases.
•Assist with limited accounting tasks such as payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and budget tracking.
•Act as a backup for other administrative staff when needed.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
•High School Diploma or equivalent.
•At least three (3) years of experience in administrative support or a combination of education, training, and experience.
•Strong oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Associate's degree or higher in Office Administration or a related field.
•Experience handling confidential documents and information.
•Prior administrative experience in local government.
Skills and Abilities:
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
•Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
•Knowledge of municipal codes and the ability to interpret them.
•Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact professionally with staff and the public.
•Attention to detail with a focus on written and numerical tasks accuracy.
Why Join Us?
As part of our team, you'll play a critical role in supporting the city's mission to serve its community effectively and efficiently. We offer a collaborative work environment and the opportunity to make a tangible impact through your work.
Competitive salary and benefits package:
The City of Johns Creek offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about providing excellent support and possess the necessary qualifications.
Explore outstanding healthcare options and exceptional retirement benefits with the City of Johns Creek! Our comprehensive package includes a generous 12% contribution of your base pay to the 401a plan and a $1 for $1 match up to 5% in the 457(b) retirement plans, potentially totaling up to 22%! Access financial adviser services at no extra cost. Revel in a competitive salary package crafted to align with the unique responsibilities and benefits of the Administrative Assistant. We offer competitive wages starting from $24.79 to $28.22 per hour for an 80-hour schedule. This position is non-exempt, and overtime may be required.
About Us:
The City of Johns Creek is a vibrant jewel nestled in the thriving northeast suburbs of Metro Atlanta. As the 10th largest city in Georgia, we take pride in our community of 82,000 residents and 284 dedicated employees who contribute to its growth and well-being. Established in December of 2006, Johns Creek has emerged as a beacon of safety in Georgia, consistently earning high marks on safewise.com's rankings. We are committed to upholding this reputation as we move forward. Johns Creek was ranked the #1 Best Place to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report, #1 Best Atlanta Suburb in 2024 by livability.com, and the #1 place to raise a family in Georgia by Niche.com. We aim to pioneer health, wellness, and innovation, continually drawing residents and businesses from all corners to call Johns Creek their home.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Johns Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other class or status protected by law.
IMPORTANT: By submitting your resume online, you hereby authorize the City of Johns Creek to contact, obtain, and verify the accuracy of the information contained in this application from all previous employers, references, and educational institutions. You also release the City of Johns Creek and its representatives from liability for seeking, gathering, and using such information to make employment decisions and all other persons or organizations for providing such information. You understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made by you on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or immediate termination of employment if you are employed, whenever it may be discovered.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information via this online portal. In fairness to other potential candidates for this position, unsolicited letters, emails, telephone calls, or in-person submissions will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed as received. The City reserves the right to close the position before the posted date if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.
The City of Johns Creek is a drug free workplace and all positions are subject to the candidate successfully passing a background screening.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://johnscreekga.applicantpro.com/jobs/3841342-860135.html
Do you have what it takes?