Job Information
Austin Energy Administrative Specialist in Austin, Texas
Position Information
Posting Title Administrative Specialist
Job Requisition Number AE503658
Position Number 108193
Job Type Full-Time
Division Name Customer Care
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in Business or Public Administration or related field, plus four (4) years’ experience in a professional/administrative capacity.
Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:
None.
Notes to Applicants
APPLICATION :
Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE (http://www.austintexas.gov/department/active-employee-benefits) for more information.
Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
This position requires a criminal background investigation.
Work Schedule:
This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin.
Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.
Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.
Pay Range
$23.76 – $27.56
Hours
Monday – Friday, 8;00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
Job Close Date 05/07/2024
Type of Posting External
Department Austin Energy
Regular/Temporary Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable
Category Clerical
Location 4815 Mueller Blvd
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing and maintaining successful interdepartmental and customer relationships
Experience providing direct administrative support to a team including both in-office and remote or field personnel
High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook to manage calendars
Experience with records management systems and practices.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Provides administrative support on highly technical and/or specialized projects.
Facilitates the handling of time sensitive request such as ORR’s (Open Records Request), CAF’s (Citizen Action Forms), RCA’s (Request for Council Action) as well as other confidential documents.
Verifies accuracy and completeness of critical documents such as PIO (Public Information Office) requests, records, correspondence, regulations, etc.
Opens, sorts, reads, prioritizes and routes incoming mail, including faxes and emails.
Prepares memos, letters and other correspondence using computer, spreadsheets, databases, or presentation software.
Using independent judgment performs data analysis, problem solving and recommends policy and administrative improvements.
Conducts research, compiles data, and prepares documents for consideration and presentation.
Files and retrieves documents, records and reports.
Attends meetings, records minutes and distributes meeting notes.
Maintains calendar, schedules meetings, conferences and events, plans travel itineraries and makes travel arrangements.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to manage conflicts and concerns.
Ability to understand and communicate technical information.
Ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters.
Ability to recognize and recommend process improvement.
Ability to lead and train others.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- The minimum qualifications of this position are graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in Business or Public Administration or related field, plus four (4) years experience in a professional/administrative capacity. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet this requirement?
Yes
No
- How many years of employment experience do you have in an administrative support capacity?
Less than four (4) years
Four (4) to six (6) years
Six (6) to eight (8) years
Eight (8) to ten (10) years
More than ten (10) years
- Describe your experience providing direct administrative support to a workgroup. Please include the largest number of employees you directly supported at one time and the specific position listed on your application where you obtained this experience.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook managing calendars.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your experience in records management, including, but not limited to: record keeping practices, filing, archiving and disposal.
(Open Ended Question)
- This position is classified as an "essential" position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?
Yes
No
- This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
Yes
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
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