Administrative Assistant - Public Works

Employment Opportunity

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Opening Date: 06/18/2026

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Salary:
Grade 8 – Minimum $43,806.75
- Maximum $65,710.12 ($21.06 - $31.59 hourly; salary will be dependent upon education and experience)

• Greet all visitors to the Public Works facility enthusiastically and professionally
• Serve as a receptionist, answering the phone and directing calls to the proper person; take and deliver messages for all team members
• Creates or updates various permits and reports for all divisions of the Public Works Department, i.e., statistical reports, historical reports, routine quarterly reports, GPS reports, radiation permits, etc.
• Prepare regular scheduled reports; daily, weekly or monthly
• Coordinates plan review/redline document flow between divisions and tracks the process both on paper and electronically
• Manages work orders and public works building schedule, and maintains application database and files
• Schedules inspections for the Engineering and Stormwater divisions
• Manages and updates the Public Works website page and public complaint software
• Accepts and processes permit payments
• Monitors and orders inventory of office supplies
• Collects data for assigned divisions and performs basic data entry
• Assumes other responsibilities and completes other tasks as requested

• High school diploma, or equivalent, is required
• Associate degree in Administrative Services or related field preferred
• 3+ years’ experience with office systems and office procedures required
• 3+ years’ experience as an administrative assistant preferred
• 1+ year experience in customer service required
• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel required
• Basic knowledge of computers, email, and the internet required
• Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License with a good driving record

• Excellent oral communication skills required
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Required to have excellent customer orientation skills
• Must have excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• Required to have strong team interaction skills
• Required to have excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees
• Must be able to operate all office equipment

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and driving record review. This position is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Riverton City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.