Administrative Specialist - Utilities

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Public Works Department

Hiring Range: $21.28 to $26.60

Pay Grade: 105

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $21.28 to $31.92

Final date to receive applications: 10/16/2026

Performs clerical, technical, and diversified administrative support; helps maintain a variety of programs and activities, including computer maintenance management system, payroll, financials, records retention, training and safety records, regulatory reports, and other associated programs within the Utilities Division of Public Works.

• Performs high level office support duties and provides specialized program support for assigned area.
• Answers, screens, and directs incoming calls; gathers essential information and provides general assistance to callers/visitor; takes complaints; answers basic questions; and refers to others for resolution.
• Dispatch utility crews.
• Perform accurate data entry in asset management system, including, but not limited to, work orders, training, asset entry and tracking.
• Entry and tracking of contract intake and solicitations.
• Greets and directs visitors.
• Conducts research; prepares statistical reports and spreadsheets.
• Handles information requests; makes travel arrangements.
• Processes billings and related activities depending on department assignment.
• Processes invoices, PCards, and credit card transactions.
• Provides purchasing and payroll support.
• Organizes record retention schedules.
• Serves as primary contact for scheduling purposes; schedules appointments and maintains calendars; and schedules conference rooms.
• Acts as the liaison for the Department as assigned.
• Types drafts; proofreads edited copy; prepares various final documents including letters, reports, forms, work orders, service orders, requests for bids, requisitions, invoices and training materials; and copies and collates materials for distribution and/or storage.
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.
• Assists with budget monitoring.
• Manages reservations; handles cash, sends out invoices; and reconciles deposits, depending on assigned area.
• Serves as the Division purchasing agent; submits account transfers; refunds deposits; orders supplies and equipment; and maintains inventory.
• Arranges for the repair and servicing of office (and field in some cases) equipment.
• Maintains various paper files; retrieves records, logs and files paper documents; assists with Public Record Requests; retrieves, revises, prints, and saves computer files; and prepares copies of documents as requested
• Collects, stores, and maintains departmental safety records.
• Maintains various computer files and databases; collects and tracks data.
• Requests, collects and maintains departmental training records
• Organizes paper and electronic files; manages record control, records retention schedules, and regulatory reports and records.
• Provides support to assigned projects or programs.
• Assists management with administrative needs.
• Assists with permitting, depending on assigned department.
• Processes and tracks applications for new/repaired meters; collects readings, depending on assigned area.
• Attends required meetings.
• Provides payroll support; tracks/updates employee information; reviews employee time for accuracy; and answers basic employee questions about paychecks and policies.
• Assists other employees/crews with research needs or other tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or

Experience:

Three (3) years of full-time administrative work experience, including customer service in an office environment and proficiency in computer programs utilizing Windows computer applications; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:

Possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are:
Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Take Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

• Knowledge of public relations/customer service principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software for word…