Description

The City of Chandler Community Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as an Administrative Assistant. This is a regular full-time, non-exempt position with benefits.

Location: 175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler AZ 85244

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm; hours may change due to special assignments..

City of Chandler
Chandler, the fourth largest City in Arizona, is located in one of the fastest growing innovation and technology centers in the nation. Chandler’s success is attributed to its dedicated and diverse employees.

Why work for Chandler?

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  Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year plus additional time off at the end of the year (Winter Break)
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually, $3200 for part time employees
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% City contribution match
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Flexible schedule/Remote work options (WHEN AVAILABLE)
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive

Who we are
Community Services
The Community Services Department enhances the quality of life in Chandler through a vast provision of diverse and affordable educational and recreational experiences. We create community through people, parks, and programs. From connecting people to lifelong learning through community libraries to providing at least one Neighborhood Park per square mile of residential development to making play accessible for all ages. Our employees drive every decision, every innovation, and every aspect of our department culture to make Chandler a premiere community.

Recreation
The Recreation Division champions everyday experiences that encourage the community to discover, imagine and grow. The cornerstone of every neighborhood, our innovative events, programs, and services strengthen community vitality and foster healthy, enriched lifestyles. Our employees play today for a better tomorrow.

Who we are looking for
Our new team members will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone with experience working in an office and clerical setting with excellent customer service aptitude. The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple tasks and exhibit excellent time management capabilities.

Essential Functions:

• Creates, verifies, and processes requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, check requests and P-Card reconciliations.
• Maintains and updates financial records, files, databases and program budget accounts.
• Prepares and provides reports for area of assignment.
• Attends meetings; may take and transcribe notes.
• May coordinate employee travel.
  

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency; and
• Two (2) years of administrative support experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

This is a full-time position and is subject to a six (6) month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for four (4) months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.