Management Assistant - EPW

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Management Assistant to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Engineering and Public Works Department.

Our Management Assistant earns a competitive salary of $71,682 - $91,394/year based on qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle.

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

The Management Assistant is a high functioning role, requiring the ability to navigate ambiguities while providing professional assistance to the Director of Engineering & Public Works by performing a variety of complex, analytical, administrative, and management support tasks, including oversight of programs and projects as assigned by the Director of Engineering & Public Works. The Management Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting the Director's priorities, focusing on key initiatives, special projects, programs, policies, strategy, performance measurement, and providing research on various subject areas as a member of the department's Leadership Team. This position is responsible for assisting with the development of related presentation materials and facilitating personnel-related assignments such as payroll, benefits, onboarding and offboarding. The position provides quality customer services and follow-up with internal and external stakeholders. This position may represent the director and/or department at meetings and various functions. The Management Assistant position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Essential Functions:

• Supports the Director with information and documentation in preparation for meetings.
• Works closely and effectively with the Director and Department Leaders, keeping them well informed of upcoming responsibilities.
• Coordinate, manage, and report on complex projects across multiple departments/divisions; develop systems and make recommendations to resolve complex/sensitive problems that may involve a specific or multiple departments/divisions.
• Oversee the administration of all personnel-related items, including but not limited: payroll, benefits, onboarding and offboarding.
• Review, evaluate, develop, and create city policies, processes, procedures, and systems as assigned.
• Develop emails, memoranda, reports, presentations, and a variety of doc