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Community Development Administrative Assistant Page 1 Council Approved 10-21-2019
Revised 10-2022, 11-2022, 7-2023
City of Waukee
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Community Development Administrative Assistant Reports to: Comm Dev Director
Dept/Div: Development Services Direct Reports: None
Pay Grade: N20 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
JOB PURPOSE: Provides frontline customer service to members of the public visiting Community
Development and administrative support to department staff and Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)
1. Provides exceptional customer service in-person, over the phone and via email to property owners,
builders and contractors regarding permit applications, rental inspections, forms and timeliness.
2. Screens and directs incoming telephone calls and walk-in visitors, answering questions in known subject
matters, resolving minor customer complaints and forwarding other issues to appropriate staff member.
3. Monitors workflow and maintains files related to building permits and the rental inspection program:
inspection schedules, issuance of permits and inspection reports, through planning and permitting
software.
4. Provides forms, applications, brochures, pamphlets and related materials to the public as requested.
5. Performs clerical duties and projects as requested by the Community Development Director or his/her
designee.
6. Types and prepares a variety of correspondence, memorandums, reports, and other documents, from
general instruction using standard office software.
7. Maintains an accurate and efficient filing system for the Community Development department. Monitors
and purges files in accordance with applicable legal regulations and the City’s retention schedule.
8. Sorts and routes incoming departmental mail and prepares outgoing mail. Orders and distribute office
supplies.
9. Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
1. Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision
making.
2. Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic
devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, vendors and the community.
3. Ability to establish and maintain positive, processional working relationships with co-workers and
supervisors.
4. Ability to work with the public in a friendly tactful manner.
5. Ability to use common Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel and email.
6. Ability to master planning and permitting software and processes for data entry, retrieval, routing and
reporting.
7. Display willingness to listen and learn.
8. Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a task.
9. Safeguards confidential information and uses it or discloses it only as expressly authorized or specifically
required in the course of performing specific job duties.
10. Understand and internalize the importance of seeking resolution to problems and concerns by bringing
them to the direct attention of the supervisor in a timely manner.
11. Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and
completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.
12. Attentive to the City’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City policies and
procedures.
Community Development Administrative Assistant Page 2 Council Approved 10-21-2019
Revised 10-2022, 11-2022, 7-2023
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Associate’s degree or certificate in a related
field from an accredited college, university ort technical school preferred.
2. Two years related work experience.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data base management.
4. Experience in public sector or development area preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and move about the
office; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The
employee is required to speak, hear and see in order to share information, receive instructions, type and
complete tasks using a computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The normal work environment is a modern, climate-controlled office building, with moderate levels of noise
generated by conversations, phones and other office equipment.
I have read and understand the information contained in the Job Description. I understand that this Job Description is not intended and
should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Also, while this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and
duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer. I understand that I may be
required to work overtime, different shifts or hours, outside the normally defined workday or work week. I also understand that this job
description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate any
employment at any time and for any reason and the Employer has a similar right.
Signature Date
The City of Waukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the City
will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages prospective employees and job
incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.