Office Assistant

Office AssistantA local government department is seeking a dependable Office Assistant to support daily clerical operations, document management, and internal service requests. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys organized, detail-oriented work and wants to gain experience in a structured public-sector environment. The successful candidate will help maintain records, process incoming correspondence, assist with data entry, and provide general administrative support to department staff.

Experience in a city office, public agency, school district, or other regulated administrative setting is a plus.What You'll DoSort, scan, file, and retrieve documents for electronic and physical recordkeeping.Enter information into departmental databases and verify records for accuracy.Route incoming mail, invoices, forms, and correspondence to the appropriate staff.Assist with records requests by locating and organizing responsive documents for review.Answer routine phone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate department.Maintain spreadsheets, filing systems, supply inventories, and office logs.Prepare documents, labels, forms, and basic reports using Microsoft Office.Assist with meeting preparation, room scheduling, and document distribution.Track paperwork requiring signatures, approvals, or additional information.Follow established procedures for document retention and confidential information.Provide backup clerical support to other administrative staff as needed.