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Distinguishing Features of Work

This position involves entry-level administrative work that requires efficient coordination of various scheduled activities. The successful candidate will be highly organized, capable of tracking multiple deadlines and managing several tasks simultaneously. Strong time management and multitasking abilities are essential. In addition to these skills, the role demands excellent interpersonal communication, as frequent interaction with the public, appointed officials, and internal staff is required. Routine tasks are typically completed with minimal supervision, allowing for independent work, while more complex or sensitive assignments may involve collaboration with higher-level employees. The ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment is key.

\ The days and hours for this position: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM\ \ Bargaining Unit:Employees Council\ \ Posting may close at any time or once max number of applicants has been reached.

Examples of Work Performed

• Reads ordinances, statutes, laws, periodicals, professional reports, regulations, policies and procedures to obtain information as needed.
• Monitors equipment and/or supply budgets.
• Summarizes information; prepares charts, graphs and tables; composes reports. Reviews program requirements, charts and graphs numerical data, and makes computations to determine and illustrate budget requirements.
• Composes letters providing or requesting information.
• Record minutes or take notes for a supervisor at meetings with staff employees, outside agencies, boards and/or commissions.
• May use electronic spreadsheets for tracking and/or developing presentations.
• May delegate and direct the work of clerical employees.
• Initiates routine information gathering; coordinates the distribution of requests for information and follows process to completion.
• Confers with staff from other Departments to determine appropriate application of policies and procedures in unusual situations.
• Prepares, reviews, and distributes commission agenda packets.
• Submits, reviews, and coordinates the submission of governing body agenda items.
• Writes, reviews, and submits public notices for publication in newspapers.
• Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle.
• The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional duties as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Knowledge of standard computer keyboard configurations and ability to access, interpret, and record information through use of a video display terminal and electronic keyboard.
• Knowledge of and ability to use English language usage reference materials.
• May require knowledge of, and ability to engage in, use of computer keyboard and video display monitor in electronic spreadsheet development, using basic mathematical and descriptive statistical operations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to read, interpret, organize, and compile data from a number of sources and to prepare a summary of the information collected.
• Ability to compose routine letters.
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop charts and graphs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other employees, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver\'s license.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

Required Experience and Training

• High school Diploma
• Two years of experience in either an administrative role or a responsible clerical/secretarial position.
• Two years of demonstrated experience providing high-level customer service, both over the phone and in person.
• Two years of experience using a multi-line phone system.
• Two years of experience reviewing and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have a valid Kansas driver\'s license.
• Attainment of passing scores on below pre-employment tests.

1. Basic Office Skills
2. Logical Reasoning - Decision Making
3. Office Reasoning Sample - Problem Solving

Preferred Experience and Training

Two years (60 credit hours) of college course.

1 year of experience working in a planning or subdivision environment or the government