ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Recruitment #2104-0231-001

Introduction

The City Attorney's office, Civil Division is seeking a qualified individual to fill an Administrative Assistant position. This position performs research and analytical work in support of administrative and financial functions for the department.

 * * * THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF TUCSON PERMANENT AND PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES * * *

To remain eligible, you must maintain your permanent or probationary Civil Service employment status through the actual date of transfer. If you are not a current permanent or probationary Civil Service employee at the date of transfer, you will not be eligible for this position. Non-permanent or appointed employees are not eligible.

General Description

Performs research and analytical work in support of administrative and financial functions.

Essential Functions

Occasionally directs helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees and may temporarily act in a higher capacity.

Assists with budget research and prepares reports, monitors revenues and expenditures, compiling data relating to financial issues.

Reviews and processes invoices, deposits, and payments, processing payroll, preparing financial documents and billings, performing financial calculations, extract and analyze from financial databases, monitoring petty cash, accounts, grants and reconciling accounts.

Assists with personnel actions, including employee hiring processes, researching and analyzing employee issues, and documenting findings and actions.

Performs administrative duties by ordering supplies and equipment, entering various information into the system, scheduling meetings and appointments, researching, preparing and processing paperwork and other materials, compiling data, creating, preparing and reviewing correspondence and reports, monitoring contracts, and maintaining spreadsheets, logs, and files.

Responds to customer inquiries and assists in the resolution of problems.

Performs related duties by troubleshooting office equipment issues, scheduling training classes, taking inventory, conducting background checks, coordinating various special projects, testifying in court, developing and maintaining website, preparing newsletters and promotional materials, attending meetings and workshops and participating in the development of divisional policies.

Requests and processes right-of-way permits and work orders and ensures the accuracy of information and completion of work requests.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education Level & Type: 6 months post High School

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 1 year experience providing administrative support, including research and analysis, computer record keeping, and composition

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient in the following software/applications:

    Advantage

    Buy Speed

    KRONOS

Selection Plan

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile and the responses to their supplemental questions. The highest scoring applicants will then be invited to participate in a written exam.

Written Exam will be held on Tuesday April  13, 2021

The highest scoring candidates that pass the assessment test will then be invited to participate in an oral board process.

Oral Board interviews will be held the week of April 19, 2021

Upon completion of all examination processes, the highest scoring applicants will be placed on the Civil Service Employment List. An applicant's ranking on the Civil Service list will be based on their final score which will be calculated as:

  • 10% of your Training and Experience
  • 20% of your Exam Score
  • 70% of your Oral Board

This recruitment will establish a civil service list that will be utilized to fill vacancies occurring within the next 6 months.

Veterans, Native American, or Disability preference points will be added to the final score for those that are placed on the Civil Service Employment List.  If you qualify for preference points as outlined in the Employment Profile, you must present your documentation at the time of your interview.  The DD 214 must be a copy that indicates characterization of service. 

If you are in need of Americans with Disabilities Act-related accommodation during the testing process, please email Erin Gallego at erin.gallego@tucsonaz.gov at least 48 hours prior to the evaluation.

Conclusion

You are encouraged to print this bulletin because it contains important dates and information that will not be available online once this position closes. Communications throughout this process will be sent via email exclusively so please ensure your browser accepts emails from jobs@tucsonaz.gov and check your email account regularly; this may include your junk box/spam filter. Failure to respond or follow instructions will result in disqualification.

Pre-employment Medical Testing Requirements

None

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To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.

The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.

Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.