IT Administrative Assistant at City of Auburn, WA
City of Auburn, WA · Auburn, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Auburn
About the Department
Are you an organized, tech-savvy professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? The City of Auburn’s Innovation & Technology Department is seeking an IT Administrative Assistant to support our leadership team and help keep our department running smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful public service work while gaining insight into how technology powers city operations.
Why you want to be apart of the Innovation & Technology Department!
Our department is a great place to work because we combine innovation, collaboration, and purpose.
We are the team that keeps the City connected, secure, and moving forward. Every day, we tackle challenges that directly impact our community, whether it’s ensuring emergency services have reliable systems, implementing new technology to improve public services, or safeguarding the City’s data.
Position Duties
In this job you will...
- Arrange and coordinate meetings for department staff, prepare meeting agendas and record action taken and/or required by staff.
Act as the main point of contact for Innovation & Technology requests via email, phone, and/or in person requests.
Prepare and track requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices/payments for purchases as requested and approved by Innovation & Technology staff.
Maintain relevant knowledge and background in IT related products and services.
Act as the budget and procurement coordinator for the department.
Screen visitors, receive a large volume of telephone calls using a multi-lined telephone system, and handle the majority of contacts independently by having a broad knowledge of the department, City operations, and community services and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
We are looking for candidates that have:
- A high school degree or equivalent
- Three (3) years of increasingly responsible clerical and/or administrative experience in an executive office.
We would love if you have:
- An Associates of Arts Degree in Secretarial Science, Business Administration, or related field.
- Experience in a municipal IT-related environment.
Other Qualifications
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?
- Competitive salary
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
- Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
- 12 days of paid vacation per year (prorated)
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
- VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
- Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
- Deferred Compensation plan options
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
Commitment to Inclusion
Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and fingerprinting, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Kiara Orr, Human Resources Coordinator, by email at korr@auburnwa.gov. Apply Now
