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Public Works Management Assistant

Job in Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, 53051, USA
Listing for: Village of Menomonee Falls
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Data Entry
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Director of Public Works, performs skilled administrative work to support the Engineering, Public Works, Utilities and Building Maintenance Divisions of the Public Works Department. Typical duties include: preparing and maintaining a variety of detailed records, reports and files, collecting and disseminating data and information, responding to concerns and questions from property owners, developers, contractors, builders and others, performs basic financial functions, assists staff with programs and projects, provides information, solves problems, responds to inquiries and performs related work as required.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Job Duties

The following is a description of some of the specific duties and responsibilities for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive as other duties may be required and assigned:

  • Provide customer service in person, by telephone or other methods to provide information, answer questions, or directs to appropriate staff.
  • Prepare and review invoices, electronic purchase orders, contractor payments, and check requests including applying the appropriate budget account numbers.
  • Prepare and process service requests to include documentation and follow-up on the services performed.
  • Review service request archives to assist with claims documentation and response.
  • Identifies, responds to, and resolves inquiries and issues utilizing knowledge of the department programs and operations.
  • Provides information and assistance to property owners, developers, contractors, builders and others regarding department programs and/or requirements, operations, policies and procedures.
  • Assist project managers in administering and coordinating the Village s projects by creating ads for bids, bid tabulations, contracts and specifications.
  • Assist Public Works Staff with receiving, processing, tracking and issuing of permits.
  • Prepares a variety of routine documents, correspondence, memorandums, and reports; designs, formats, proofreads, and edits letters, memos, reports, brochures, newsletters, and other materials for the department.
  • Maintain the Village fuel system to include the issuance and programming of fuel keys, authorized users, preparation of required government reports, and monitoring of fuel system for compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Complete and submit all necessary documentation to Wisconsin Emergency Management and EPA for reporting of physical and health hazards related to hazardous chemicals stored at various Public Works and Utilities facilities.
  • Coordinate printing and distribution of the annual Yard Waste Permits for Village residents.
  • Prepare the annual State Recycling Grant application and all associated reports and submittals.
  • Monitor recycling program compliance through complaint tracking and following up on potential recycling violations.
  • Organize and maintain the records management and project index system.
  • Draft and format letters for large-scale mailings to property owners ensuring all written material adheres to professional standards suitable for public distribution.
  • May formulate and draft agendas for Village Board and Committee agendas and provide follow-up action.
  • May be responsible for the preparation of payroll for the department, including record keeping of time-off usage and maintaining other personnel related activities and complex office record-keeping systems.
  • Acts as a liaison between divisions of department for coordination and communication of updates to policies and procedures, departmental projects, and department activities and business processes.
  • Identifies and resolves basic problems and refers more complex questions or concerns to appropriate staff.
  • Organizes and maintains Village documents and records in accordance with the current Records Retention Schedule as adopted by the Village Board.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Working knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and techniques.
  • Working knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Working knowledge of basic math.
  • Working knowledge of effective customer service techniques.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office products or comparable office product, word processing and data processing.
  • Working knowledge of Outlook with the ability to send, receive and save emails and attach documents.
  • Working knowledge of standard office equipment, including telephones, fax machines, keyboards, copiers, printers, scanners, shredders, and department/division specific equipment.
  • Working knowledge of computers and keyboarding needed to prepare routine/recurring documents, draft correspondence, and enter data. Knowledge of Agenda Quick, BS&A and/or Laserfiche desirable.
  • General knowledge of department specific programs and services.
  • Ability to apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to a specific program or services.
  • Ability to perform basic word processing,…
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