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Administrative Secretary
The Town of Lake City is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Secretary which generally provides a variety of receptionist, customer service, and administrative tasks. This is a 35-40-hour per week full-time position with benefits and a pay range of $17.00 to $23.00 per hour. Full-time employee benefits include 100% employer paid health insurance, PERA retirement plan, and paid leave. Must be able to work from 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, during open office hours. Applications must be submitted to the Town Manager no later than 4:00p.m., Thursday, September 11th, 2025. Applications may be mailed to Town of Lake City; P. O. Box 544; Lake City, CO 81235, emailed to townmanager@townoflakecity.co or dropped off at the Town Hall Office at 230 N. Bluff Street in Lake City. Further information can be obtained by calling 970-944-2333 or by sending an email to townmanager@townoflakecity.co. Job description can be found below.
Job Description
Administrative Secretary
GENERAL PURPOSE
Provides a variety of receptionist, customer service, and administrative tasks.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Town Manager
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
Performs a variety of office duties such as answering the phone, assisting walk-ins, responding to public needs, ordering supplies, handing out applications and forms, receiving payments from the public, and issuing gym memberships.
Serves as primary contact with the public in response to inquiries related to the operations of the Town.
Retrieves, opens, and processes the mail.
General responsibility of ensuring all information on the Town’s website is updated and maintained correctly.
Assistant to the Town Manager. Schedules meetings with the Town Manager.
Publishes public meeting notices for the Board of Trustees, Historic Preservation Commission, and Planning and Zoning Commission.
Performs other duties and work as assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
(A) High School Diploma or GED, and
(B) Six (6) months of related experience is preferred (but not required).
(C) At least one year working in public sector is preferred (but not required).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
a) Valid Colorado State License; or ability to obtain one
b) Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
c) Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with elected officials, Town staff, business leaders, advisory boards/commissions, and the public.
d) Exercise tact and diplomacy in contact with the public, Board of Trustees, Town staff, and other government agencies.
e) Must be able to manage confidential and/or sensitive information without disclosing it to unauthorized personnel.
f) Knowledge of computer software applications including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and networked computer functions, including phone systems, internet, e-mail, and social media sites.
g) The administrative secretary does not provide immediate supervision of any staff.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer; productivity and accounting software; phone; copy machine; fax machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to touch, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.