Public Works Office Assistant
A resume, cover letter, and City application form are required and must be submitted separately from the indeed website. The full job application packet is available at https://www.warrentonoregon.us/employment
Salary Range 16: $3,828.95 - $4,654.11 monthly. An AFSCME union position w/excellent benefits including PERS/OPSRP, Medical, Life and AD&D insurance, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave. City pays employee portion of PERS/OPSRP.
OFFICE ASSISTANT MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum two years’ experience in general office/clerical experience; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties.
POSITION: Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director, provides clerical and secretarial support to the Public Works Department: prepares correspondence reports and agendas from rough drafts, takes/writes meeting minutes, files written materials, prepares invoices for services rendered; coordinates documents for purchasing of supplies, reports time sheets, records vehicle maintenance data. Other administrative duties of a similar complexity may be included or assigned to this position.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a range of clerical and administrative tasks to support daily operations in an office setting. They must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; work effectively in the absence of close supervision; operate a variety of office equipment and software programs; read and interpret technical documents; keep the office organized; maintain digital and paper filing systems; understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an office environment requiring long periods of sitting with attention to a computer keyboard and video display terminal; light lifting or reaching for files is required; accuracy in recording information is required; frequent interruption of work may be experienced by customers seeking information in person or by phone or by changing priorities in the office.
Cover letter, resume, and application are required. Application packets are available on our city website - https://www.warrentonoregon.us/employment, or can be obtained from Warrenton Public Works 45 SW 2nd Street, Warrenton OR, 97146. Please submit applications to Kevin Gorman; email to [email protected]; or mail to City of Warrenton Public Works, P.O. Box 250, Warrenton, OR 97146.
The submitted application must clearly show how the candidate meets the minimum qualifications and the items listed for an ideal candidate.
Open until filled: first review July 6th, 2026;
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,828.95 - $4,654.11 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you submitted a required city of Warrenton application from
the city website? https://www.warrentonoregon.us/jobs
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Government work: 2 years (Preferred)
- General office/ clerical: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
