Are you looking for a challenge? The City of Dover is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant to the Director of Council Affairs & Constituent Services/Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator in the City Clerk’s Office. This position serves primarily as the City’s Records Management Coordinator and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer.
This is high-level, administrative work involving the performance of responsible administrative duties in the City Clerk’s Office (Office of Council Affair and Constituent Services). Considerable judgment and initiative are required in establishing or adapting work procedures to new situations, and in performing varied clerical and administrative services to support the City Council and the City Clerk (Director of Council Affairs and Constituent Services). The work requires knowledge of the functions and standard terminology of many departments.
Job Responsibilities
· Provide administrative, organizational, and clerical support to the department
· Interact with other departments, citizens, and City Council to provide information/assistance and resolve issues and complaints
· Serve as City-wide Records Management Coordinator, City-wide Freedom of Information Officer (FOIA) and Municipal Election Inspector
· Must be able to attend evening meetings as necessary
Required Qualifications
· High school diploma or a GED
· One (1) year of college or specialized vocational training in computer operations and business administration
· Two (2) years of experience as an administrative assistant
· Must be detail oriented and possess strong organizational, composition, and typing skills
· Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and follow complex oral and written directions
· Must be customer/public service oriented, exercise problem solving skills and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, initiative, integrity, and accuracy
Preferred Qualifications
· Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Records Request Management System Experience
A criminal background investigation will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.
Compensation
· Health, dental, and vision and group life insurance
· 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans
· Paid vacation and sick leave
Ethical conduct and honest behavior are our basic organizational values. Candidates will be instrumental in assisting to make Dover a place where people want to live through our motto – Dedication, Ownership, Vision, Excellence and Reliability
City of Dover is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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