Job Description
Join the City of El Paso and Serve Your Community!
The City of El Paso is currently seeking a detail-oriented and professional Government Administration Specialist to support our Human Resources operations. In this key role, you will act as the face of the department, ensuring efficient service delivery and maintaining high standards of administrative excellence.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about public service, possess strong organizational skills, and thrive in a dynamic government environment. This is an excellent opportunity to build a stable, long-term career with a competitive benefits package.
Key Highlights:
- Impactful Work: Directly contribute to the efficiency of municipal operations and community services.
- Stability: Join a reputable government organization with a commitment to employee retention.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Responsibilities
- Manage and direct incoming public inquiries via phone, email, and in-person, ensuring accurate and timely responses.
- Review, verify, and process a wide variety of government forms, applications, and permits with high accuracy.
- Prepare, proofread, and distribute official correspondence, meeting minutes, memos, and reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate logistics for inter-departmental meetings, community events, and public hearings.
- Maintain accurate and confidential filing systems, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Assist in the preparation of budget documentation and perform data entry tasks for departmental records.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a government, public sector, or high-volume office environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with government-specific software is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of public sector procedures, compliance standards, and record-keeping practices.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on customer service and conflict resolution.