Administrative Assistant

The City of Pekin is searching for an Administrative Assistant with a desire to serve the organization. The position requires confidentiality, excellent customer service skills, and ability to work on multiple projects with frequent interruption. This position serves as the initial contact for the front counter of Pekin City Hall and requires patience as well as an attitude of service to the citizens and customers of Pekin. This position will process payments for various departments, maintain an accurate cash drawer, ensure daily reconciliation, incoming mail, answer inquiries, direct the public to the appropriate departments, maintain accurate records and assist with daily office operations. An ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn new information. For a full list of job duties, please see the full job description.

Work Hours:
This position's current hours are 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday through Friday.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:
High school graduation, or equivalent, plus elementary technical training, acquired on the job or through one year or less of technical or business school and two years of previous customer service experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides for an intermediate level of knowledge and skills as referenced in the job description.

Benefits:
The City of Pekin offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary 457(b) retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement assistance and professional development opportunities.

The City of Pekin is an equal opportunity employer.

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