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• Provides technical administrative support to a Department Head performing such tasks as developing,formatting and typing a variety of executive, sensitive, confidential, and official documents.
• Audits processes and recommends department operating policy changes and works with manager to implement same.
• Prepares and monitors the department budget, completes forecasting for budget planning, and may develop financial procedures. Manages and administers the departments administrative functions and staff.
• Performs special projects as assigned. Coordinates related work. Prepares reports.
• Answers inquiries and provides information to the public, other City departments, businesses and private individuals. Prepares and presents reports and information to the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Political Science or Business Administration; or
• Ten (10) years related experience in governmental environment with two (2) years experience in supervision;
• Preferred two (2) years experience with special project assignments.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be successful in the position.

Knowledge of:

• Customer service principles and procedures;
• Supervisory, evaluation, and employee training methods;
• Bookkeeping and accounting methods;
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting;
• Modern office functions, management, processes and procedures;
• Operation of standard office equipment and a personal computer and job-related software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing and other required applications.

Skill and Ability to:

• Coordinate and monitor administrative functions within a department to ensure efficient and accurate work flow and related products;
• Plan, organize, prioritize, direct and manage staff assignments;
• Analyze and interpret information and data;
• Answer inquiries and provide information to the public, other City departments, businesses and private citizens;
• Operate a personal computer and job-related software applications;
• Maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, and the public;
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance;
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations;
• Perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires op eration of office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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The City of Pocatello offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees:

• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• PERSI Retirement
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• 457 Retirement Planning
• HRA VEBA Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts\
  • Medical</li>
  • Dependent Care
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Education Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer