Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Description

City of Forney is seeking a dependable and organized Administrative Assistant to join the Parks and Recreation Department. This position will perform skilled tasks in general office administration, department budget management, records, and communications.

Examples of Duties

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Provide customer service; answer telephone and greet visitors; provide information and assistance; refer to appropriate personnel; take messages and make appointments.
• Maintain personnel calendars; schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, and track employee in/out status.
• Monitor project communications and deadlines to assist with timely delivery and inter-department coordination.
• Process invoices, purchase orders, and maintain records of department expenditures.
• Establish and maintain department files.
• Prepare and distribute correspondence and memoranda.
• Copy, fax, and file documents; enter data into electronic databases.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintain office and field supply inventory.
• Assist other departments’ executive or administrative assistants when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No direct supervision exercised; may exercise occasional administrative and functional supervision for specified activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in administration, business, or equivalent.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Standard office environment.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds.

***PLEASE NOTE: Complete the Work History section in full, including all relevant past employment.

Resumes may be attached to the application however, they will NOT be accepted in lieu of the official application form ***

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Medical Insurance
The city is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans through United Healthcare:

• $6,000 Deductible HSA Plan (up to a $3,000 HRA reimbursement + HSA City Contributions)
• $2,500 Deductible EPO Plan

Employee health coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
Dental Insurance
The city offers a dental plan through United Healthcare Dental:

• UHC DPPO

Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
Life Insurance
Basic group life insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year.

Voluntary products are also available to full-time employees and include supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, cancer insurance, and critical care.
Other City Paid Plans

• Teladoc -All full-time employees have access to TELADOC
• Short Term Disability - Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.
• Long Term Disability - Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. TMRS is a qualified tax deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the city provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Additional Group Benefits
Other benefits are:

• Deferred Compensation plan
• Direct deposit
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Personal leave
• Sick leave
• Social Security
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Closing Date/Time: 8/20/2026 11:59 PM Central