City of Twin Falls Hiring for Executive Assistant at Twin Falls, ID Full Time

DATE: December 14, 2021

DEPARTMENT: City Administration

POSITION: Executive Assistant

EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon selection

EXPECTED STARTING BI-WEEKLY SALARY: $1,654 – $1,985 GRADE: 8 Non-exempt

BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES: Medical & Dental Insurance, Vacation & Sick Leave (accrued bi-weekly), Paid Holidays (12), Paid Long Term

Disability and Life Insurance, Wellness Program, Tuition Reimbursement and Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho-P.E.R.S.I.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This position provides confidential high-level administrative and technical work in support of the City

Manager and members of the City Council. The duties of this position differ from other administrative positions by the preponderance of work

that requires considerable knowledge of City’s services, other governmental services not related to city functions and the frequent exposure to

confidential information including fiscal, political and personnel matters having City-wide impact.

Administrative duties 70%

• Provides assistance to City Manager/Deputy City Manager in meeting management; assembles background materials, prepares agendas,

and records action items for various meetings.

• Researches, compiles, and summarizes a variety of informational or statistical materials from multiple sources; prepares a variety of

studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes.

• Composes drafts of correspondence, confidential communications, speeches, presentations, resolutions, ordinances, contracts,

administrative policies, and other materials independently or from brief notes.

Customer Service 30%

• Investigates and follows-up on citizen requests for service, complaints, and requests for information; transmits information, decisions,

and directions; receives and attempts to resolve complaints/problems.

• Provides information and resolves complaints which regularly require the use of judgment and the interpretation and application of

policies and procedures; involves constant contact with elected officials, other public and private agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent; and five (5) years’ experience in administrative and clerical

procedures, advanced skills working with Microsoft Word and Excel. The successful applicant will be energetic, self-directed, and have a strong

sense of teamwork and personal responsibility. Must perform assigned duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure

of deadlines. Due to the nature of the work, attention to detail, analytical ability, both verbal and written communication skills, and a good

working knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation are necessary. Must be able to maintain composure during frequent interruptions

while working independently.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered for the position, pre-employment assessments as well as a completed city application

are required by January 17, 2022. For additional information, please call Human Resources at 208-735-7251 or email [email protected].

Pre-Employment Assessments – The assessment will take approximately 1 hour to complete, and the results will be sent directly to the Human

Resource Office. To schedule an appointment, contact the Idaho Department of Labor (DOL) located at 420 Falls Ave in Twin Falls or

call 208- 735-2500.

Application – Interested individuals should submit an online application using the following link: Executive Assistant.

Human Resources Department

An Equal Opportunity Employer – Drug Free Workplace

Qualified veterans who provide required documentation will be given preference in accordance with Idaho state law.