Overview
Administrative Assistant – Construction Management Division Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL at Broward County
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Composes correspondence to include email, memos, letters, applications, notifications, reports, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, Board agenda items and forms.
Proofreads documentation to identify and correct errors.
Responds to emails, public records requests, telephone calls and related communications; resolves issues and/or escalates issues as appropriate.
Composes or assists in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
Creates and maintains a variety of databases and spreadsheets to facilitate preparation of a variety of reports.
Updates and maintains office policies and procedures.
Monitors budget expenditures in order to ensure funds are available in appropriate accounts to purchase required supplies, materials, and equipment.
Reviews financial documentation (i.e.; purchase orders, invoices, deposit slips, forms, cash reports, etc.) to ensure accuracy, performs internal checks and balances; provides documentation for audit purposes.
Coordinates payroll activities such as ensuring payroll for the assigned area is closed within deadlines.
Follows-up on a variety of special assignments, projects, and related matters in order to ensure assignments, projects, tasks are completed in a timely manner and/or by established deadline.
Performs related work as assigned.
Competencies
Tech Savvy
Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Successfully leverages the latest technologies to increase performance. Quickly embraces and masters new technological advances adopted by the organization. May help others learn the terminology.
Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures.
Plans and Aligns
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
Manages Conflict
Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Takes a positive approach to conflicts; helps dispel tension; seeks guidance and feedback on managing conflict; delivers controversial viewpoints candidly and sensitively; does not take arguments personally.
Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Seeks out others’ perspectives and asks good questions. Shares info…
Title: Administrative Assistant – Construction Management Division
Company: Broward County
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
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