Job Description
Join the City of Dallas team as an Administrative Specialist and launch your public service career! This entry-level role offers comprehensive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute directly to community initiatives. You'll work in a dynamic environment supporting various municipal departments while gaining invaluable government operations experience. The City of Dallas is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Process and maintain official records, permits, and departmental documentation
- Provide frontline customer service via phone, email, and in-person inquiries
- Coordinate departmental meetings, events, and scheduling logistics
- Assist with budget tracking, procurement requests, and expense reporting
- Prepare routine reports, correspondence, and public-facing communications
- Support records management under Texas Public Information Act requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred
- 0-2 years of administrative or customer service experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Basic knowledge of government operations or public sector processes
- Valid Texas driver's license (may be required for departmental duties)
- U.S. citizenship or eligible to work in the United States