The City of Conway Transportation Department is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant I – Street. This position provides administrative support to the Transportation Department and serves as a point of contact for the public, vendors, and City employees.

 

GENERAL SUMMARY

 

This position is responsible for answering and directing phone calls, preparing purchase orders for bill payment, summarizing time sheets, maintaining files, and recording public service requests. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage routine administrative tasks independently.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls and prepare phone messages
• Prepare and process purchase order information for bill payment
• File and maintain departmental documents and records
• Summarize and track employee time sheets
• Record public-reported requests for work or service
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education and Experience:

Knowledge of a specialized field such as basic accounting and computer applications. Equivalent of a high school diploma plus specialized training equal to two years of college, along with three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, vendors, and City employees
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to plan and organize work with limited supervision

 

Software Skills:

• Intermediate proficiency in word processing and typing
• Basic knowledge of accounting systems, spreadsheets, databases, data entry, and human resources systems

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

This position is performed primarily in an office environment with controlled temperature and moderate noise levels. Duties require regular sitting, talking, and hearing; frequent standing and walking; and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

 

Interested applicants should submit an application to:

 

Human Resources

City of Conway

1111 Main Street

Conway, AR 72032

Email: humanresources@conwayarkansas.gov

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

The City of Conway is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political status, or any other legally protected status.

 

Submitted applications are subject to disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.