Temporary Office Assistant

Temporary Office Assistant

Assessing Department

Up to 40 hours per week

Starting at $19.00 - $21.50/hr

Salary negotiable (within range) - based on qualifications

The mission of the City Assessor's Office is to accurately inventory and appraise every parcel of property in the City of Troy in order to fairly distribute the tax burden, which supports the cost of government. This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the department and exemplary customer service to the public.

DUTIES

• Draft correspondence, prepare reports and statistical charts, enter data and complete forms, and create mailing lists and labels, purchase orders, requisitions and other documents.
• File, maintain, retrieve, and purge departmental records.
• Answer telephone, greet and assist customers, and respond to requests for information.
• Classify and enter departmental information into a computer system.
• Operate personal computers, calculators, typewriters, and other standard office equipment.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Maintain activity logs.
• Complete and submit requests for office supplies.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Skill in performing accurate simple arithmetic computations.
• Skill in operating personal computers and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to learn clerical procedures and routines.
• Ability to effectively interact with the public and to convey concise and accurate explanations of policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with departmental personnel, City employees, and the public.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instruction.

PREFERENCES

• Strongly prefer previous clerical experience and related work experience.
• Strongly prefer previous customer service experience.

APPLY

Applications are available at www.troymi.gov/jobopenings.

HOURS

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Troy is committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all applicants. The City of Troy will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal and law.