Pension Office Assistant - Part Time

City of Boca Raton, FL -
Boca Raton, FL

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Job Details

Part-time
$24.31 - $31.16 an hour
2 days ago

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Clerical experience

Full Job Description

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General Statement of Job:

The Part-Time Office Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient day-to-day operations of the Pension Office. This role performs a wide range of office functions, including customer service, records management, bookkeeping, data entry, document preparation, correspondence, and the maintenance of confidential files and information.

The Part-Time Office Assistant serves as a primary point of contact for members of the public, employees, retirees, and applicants by responding to inquiries, providing information, and directing requests in a professional and courteous manner. The position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately review, process, and maintain records in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The Part-Time Office Assistant must effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, work independently with minimal supervision, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. A commitment to accuracy, customer service, teamwork, and continuous process improvement is essential to supporting the overall mission and operational effectiveness of the Pension Office.

Essential Functions

Checks forms, records, reports, applications, invoices, and other materials for accuracy, completeness, and conformity with established procedures
Serves as office receptionist, answers telephone inquiries about routine procedures and policies, relays and dispatches messages as required
Assists members of the public, employees, and/or applicants with questions and requests for information either in person, over the phone or via electronic communication
Types letters, invoices, reports, accounting reports, and other material from rough drafts, marginal notes, or verbal instructions
Enters and updates information, and generates standard reports using computer software applications
Maintains files, reviews digitized documents for accurate filing, and assembles information from various sources for records and reports
Maintains inventories and mailing lists, orders supplies, and various other records
Composes routine correspondence; prepares a variety of routine reports
Operates standard office machines, word processing, and data entry equipment
Makes copies of materials and assembles same for inclusion in reports, documents, agendas, etc.

Related tasks:

Composes routine correspondence
Prepares travel requests, collects receipts, and processes for reimbursement
Assists office staff with special projects as directed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Standard office practices, accounting procedures, equipment, and executive assistant best practices
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Developing internal processes and filing systems

Skilled in:

Microsoft Office suite, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Use of computers and software applications to a moderate degree of proficiency.
Organization and time management.
Arithmetical calculations and file alphabetically
Using an electronic content management filing system (Laserfiche or similar).

Ability to:

Serve the public and interact with fellow employees with honesty, integrity, and respect
Follow written and verbal instructions.
Work under pressure of deadlines and with minimal direction/supervision
Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and responsibilities simultaneously.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

High school degree or equivalent
One (1) year of clerical or administrative experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) or more years of accounting clerical or administrative experience
Experience with an electronic content management filing system (Laserfiche or similar)
Record management experience in public and/or municipal entity, and/or protected personnel information
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications preferred.

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

Criminal Background Check
Employment Verification

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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