Administrative Assistant Job at City of Pharr, TX in Pharr

Join the City of Pharr as a Full‑Time Administrative Assistant in the Engineering Department. This onsite position located in the heart of Pharr, TX, offers an exciting opportunity to engage in problem‑solving and contribute to customer‑centric initiatives daily. The starting pay for this position is $32,000.00.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and Retirement.

Your role as an Administrative Assistant

Coordinate office events and meetings, ensuring every detail aligns with our customer‑centric approach. Prepare documents such as invoices, reports, memos, and financial statements, utilizing expertise in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Manage incoming correspondence, efficiently sorting and distributing faxes and emails. Scan, upload, file, reconcile, and retrieve critical documents, serving as the administrative liaison for various stakeholders on purchasing, personnel, facilities, and operational matters.

Contribute additional duties as assigned, supporting the team’s forward‑thinking culture and professional environment.

Are you a good fit for this Administrative Assistant job?

To thrive as a Full‑Time Administrative Assistant, candidates must possess strong administrative and clerical skills, including word processing, file management, stenography, transcription, and a solid understanding of office procedures and terminology.

Candidates should have comprehensive knowledge of the English language, accurate spelling, grammar, and composition.

Effective customer service, strong listening, and clear written and verbal communication skills are essential to excel in a dynamic, customer‑focused environment.

Knowledge And Skills Required For The Position Are

• Advanced administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing.
• Designing forms and other office procedures and terminology.
• The structure and content of the English language, including spelling, grammar, and composition rules.
• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• The ability to listen and understand spoken information and ideas.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and speaking so others understand.

Your next step

If this sounds like the right position for you, go ahead and apply. Good luck!

Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position.

Salary: $32,000 per year.