This is professional work coordinating administrative duties for the City Development Administration Department through a variety of office support activities. Work involves the exercise of considerable initiative and independent judgment; the ability to quickly learn departmental procedures, policies, and practices used to carry out the position responsibilities; multi-tasking various responsibilities with varying deadlines; screening contacts and responding to public inquiries; acting as liaison between citizens, staff, and management; and maintaining and organizing documents, files, and records. Work requires the ability to competently compose and send professional correspondence; and good customer service and interpersonal skills to respond to requests for services via telephone, email, mail and in person. An employee in this class may participate in the supervision of clerical personnel carrying out related tasks; will provide administrative support and coordination of departmental activities such as payroll, training, staffing, procurement of supplies, and office administration; and is expected to exercise a very high degree of professional discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information or records. An employee in this class may be required to have a flexible schedule due to the hours that the department operates.

Salary: $65,874 – $105,539

Close Date: 03-08-2023 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have a valid Bachelor’s degree -or- in lieu of the degree, may have a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency combined with related experience.

• Have experience serving as an administrative assistant responsible for handling technical and administrative problems and affairs.

• Be able to learn, analyze, interpret, and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.

• Possess excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

• Be able to prepare and edit error free documents and correspondence.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have prior experience as an Administrative Coordinator, Office Coordinator, Office Manager, or a similar role that includes payroll, training, staffing and/or customer service.

• Have some knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel management and budget preparation, preferably with a local government office.

• Have some knowledge of the rules, regulations and ordinances governing a municipality such as Florida Public Records law.

• Are able to perform mathematical calculations, preferably related to financial, and some statistics.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.