Management Assistant - PW&U Streets

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our Streets team as a Management Assistant . This is a regular, full-time position with benefits. This position is scheduled to work Monday through Friday initially, with an alternate work schedule available after a 6-month probationary period.

Why work for Chandler?
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2025, subject to approval by the City Manager
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are
The Public Works Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's capital projects, streets and traffic operations. The Public Works team oversees the planning, design, installation, maintenance and operation of all signs, pavement marking's, traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems and roadway lighting for all City Streets. This includes 238 signalized intersections, 800 traffic cameras, 29,000 streetlights, 22,000 regulatory and warning signs and 275 miles of roadway striping. Maintenance of over 2,090 lane miles of streets and 130 miles of alley's requiring asphalt patching, repair and replacement of curbs and gutters, sidewalk repair, debris removal and maintenance of landscaping in the City's right of ways. We also oversee the acquisition of professional services, design, construction and construction management for transportation, utilities, community services and other general government improvements.

Who we are looking for
Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are currently seeking a highly organized, proactive, and adaptable individual to provide advanced-level administrative support and office management duties, including working independently on confidential administrative tasks, researching and responding to requests, compiling information and preparing reports, and tracking and coordinating assigned administrative projects or program logistics to ensure smooth functioning out dynamic office environment.

To view the complete job description, please click here .

Minimum qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED;
• And 4 years of progressively responsible experience providing complex administrative support and management assistance, preferably working in a similar role and department;
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Desired qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business Management or related field.
• Experience working in a municipality or other government agency.
• Experience working with financial management for Capital Improvement Programs, budgeting, and cost accounting.
• Experience working with the Oracle project module including generating reports, performing project pay applications, and general ledger reconciliation.

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

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol test 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.Closing Date/Time: 3/13/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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