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The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistantin the Department of Economic Development.
Why Should You Join Our Team?
Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Administrative Assistant's a starting salary of $18.27 - $23.39 per hour, depending on your qualifications.We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including:City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; flexible schedules and work from home opportunities; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion. You can even bring your dog and/or cat to work if they have a solid understanding of office decorum.
Benefits At-A-Glance:
- City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
- City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
- Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;
- 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;
- A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;
- Paid sick leave;
- Paid Parental Leave
- A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City;
- You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;
- Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;
- On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
- Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP…
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Our City Mission: WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.
Our Employee Values: Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!
We are:
Bold: We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.
Loyal: We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.
Adaptable: We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.
Zealous: We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.
Empowered: We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth, and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences.
We are TrailBLAZErs!
About the City of Sugar Land
The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. And our citizens agree—the most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey told us that 95% of our residents love calling Sugar Land home and 10% say that nothing would make their lives better than it already is, but we look to the future and work hard to make our community and the world better than we can even imagine.
We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.
Are we the right fit for YOU?
Ask yourself: Do you enjoy working with people? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Can you manage your time well and prioritize multiple tasks effectively? Do you embrace change? Do you enjoy working in a professional AND casual environment? Do you enjoy helping your staff develop? Are you passionate about economic development and tourism? If so, please consider applying for the Administrative Assistant position today!
Summary of Duties
As the Administrative Assistant, you will:
- Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Office of Economic Development Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Director and Staff.
- Receive and screen incoming calls and directs to appropriate staff and/or department.
- Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, check requests, invoices, purchasing card reconciliations, travel expense reports, time sheets, and financial account tracking and related budgetary matters.
- Arrange travel for the department by developing itineraries and agendas; booking transportation; arranging lodging, etc.
- Work with staff and other departments to coordinate and maintain a master Economic Development Team calendar to ensure it is current and includes all board and city council meetings, internal/external functions, etc.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Director of Economic Development and/or their designee.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will provide administrative support and assistance to the Office of Economic Development staff in the daily operation of the department by performing a wide variety of clerical tasks. They will interact with the public and employees from other departments in person, virtually, by email or over the telephone. They will perform a variety of secretarial, administrative, and office tasks, as well as a variety of specific duties to ensure service group objectives are achieved efficiently and deadlines are met.
Formal Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent GED
- Some college and/or continuing education coursework is desirable
- One year of secretarial/administrative experience
- Previous work experience in a municipality is a plus.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
Additional Information
Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation.
The City of Sugar Land is an equal opportunity employer.
