Staff Assistant II

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Clearwater, FL

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2026-00039

Department : Public Works

Division : PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION

Opening Date : 10 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Description

ENTRY SALARY : $48,673 - $ 51,106 DOQ

CURRENT OPENING FOR PUBLIC WORKS

Under general direction, the Staff Assistant II performs a wide range of highly-skilled administrative and clerical skills for various departments and situations within the city. Provides secretarial work and assistance for department heads.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Assists, supports, and facilitates the success of an assigned division through professional administrative and clerical work; serves a specific division head or department director.
• Types, transcribes, and takes dictation for letters, statements, reports, minutes, and other materials; types forms, reports, applications, examinations, and other materials from copy or rough draft.
• Maintains, organizes, and stores files of high volume and variety; handles documents, reports, and information from designated area or department according to standards and regulations.
• Composes routine correspondence and special materials from instructions; works with various individuals to meet the clerical needs of the department or area.
• Develops, creates, and prepares various professional materials needed for assigned department and objectives.
• Prepares and types reports according to established methods; handles payroll documents, vendor contracts, applications, permits, and other clerical information.
• Compiles, gathers, and prepares financial, statistical, or other specialized data pertinent to the operation of a department or unit.
• Operates a personal computer and related software including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic mail.
• Answers the telephone and / or greets the public, responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests, and provides information and assistance to the public or other municipal employees as related to department operations and procedures.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of budgets, payrolls, cost, and other data.
• Performs a variety of functions within an organizational unit requiring knowledge of department policies and procedures and interpretation of administrative decisions.
• Based on area of assignment, may be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Based on area of assignment, may serve as contact on day-to-day administrative issues associated with the P-card.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses , Certifications , and Equipment :

A valid State driver's license is required.

Education and Experience :

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate PLUS six (6) months of vocational training, supplemented by two (2) years of responsible office staff support work; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of -

Skill in -

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE :

Health and Wellness initiatives

PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE :

Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans

SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.

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What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?

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What is your highest level of education?

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Do you have at least 6 months of vocational training?

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How many years of experience do you have in responsible office staff support work?

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?"

Required Question