GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Administrative Assistant – Assistant to the City Clerk.  Performs clerical duties required to support the day-to-day activities of the Office of City Clerk.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – City Clerk

• Assists in the renewal process for privilege licenses and controlled beverage permits each year;
• Issues privilege licenses and works with new business owners and department heads for approval;
• Issues alcohol permits;
• Collects A&P documents from new business owners;
• Collects payment for alcohol and privilege licenses;
• Collects supplemental beverage tax;
• Maintains supplemental beverage tax files;
• Maintains city clerk files;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Associates Degree or Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration preferred;
• Three (3) to Five (5) years’ administrative support experience preferred;
• Proficient in MS 365;
• Energetic personality with strong interpersonal communication skills;
• High attention to detail and accuracy;
• Skilled in managing multiple tasks/projects along with the ability to work in a self-directed manner;
• Strong sense of ownership and initiative, collaborative and flexible attitude.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT

None

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.  While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; frequently required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; and color vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job.  The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.  Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, and dealing with and working under stress.  Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

EOE

To fill out an application online, please click here...Online Application

Or you can fill out a PDF version...CITY OF BENTON APPLICATION.pdf.  Please email these applications to human.resources@bentonar.org or they can be dropped off at City Hall.

Any questions, please email human.resources@bentonar.org.