Senior Administrative Assistant - General Services

Senior Administrative Assistant - General Services

Hiring Range : $23.88-$26.87 per hour. New to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 Hours Paid Time Off Upon Hire

About the Position :

The Senior Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing a range of tasks including data entry, report compilation, and coordination of meetings and activities. The position requires a high degree of customer service and the ability to work independently, attention to detail, and strong communication and organizational skills.

About Our Culture :

At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.

What You'll Do :

• Answer calls, assist visitors, and provide customer service including referral, tracking, and follow-up of customer issues; perform dispatching of service(s)
• Assist the public and other City staff in interpreting and applying City policies, procedures, codes and ordinances
• Research, respond to and track complaints and requests for information on services, regulations, procedures, and systems.
• Process, verify and review materials, applications, records and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures.
• Process department accounting data including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchasing cards

What We're Looking For :

Notice to Applicants :

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility :

The City of Grand Junction proudly operates its own childcare facility for employees and their families. Serving children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years (preschool), the program provides a nurturing and educational environment where children can learn, explore, and grow under the care of experienced early childhood professionals.

Explore the Area :

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.

What We Offer :

We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and / or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee child care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program.

About the Team :

The General Services Department, established in 2018, provides internal management services to support City departments in delivering cost-effective and efficient community programs. Responsibilities include fleet maintenance and acquisition, facilities and real estate management, parking, procurement, warehousing, project coordination, streets maintenance, golf course operations, right-of-way weed maintenance, solid waste and recycling services. The Department is committed to operational excellence through teamwork, leadership, and communication, ensuring City resources are well-managed and maintained to support the needs of the community.