Job Description

Administrative Assistant Roles

We are currently hiring for two Administrative Assistant roles and will be collecting applications for both positions. Applicants will be considered based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with departmental needs. These positions may be located at City Hall or another off-site office depending on assignment.

These roles provide vital administrative support that keeps departmental operations running smoothly. Responsibilities may include coordinating processes and projects, assisting with financial and contract-related tasks, supporting customer service functions, organizing meetings and assignments, and preparing or transcribing meeting materials. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Administrative Assistant III

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4 years of experience providing administrative support duties for a unit or functional group supporting business operations, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Administrative Assistant IV

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 years of progressively responsible experience supporting senior-level management with administrative and/or operational support duties in public administration or administrative research, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

For both roles:

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Applicants must be able to pass:
• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Hybrid Work Eligible

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family (an estimated $10,000 - 20,000 value)
• PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Essential Functions

View full job details for each position by clicking on the links below:

• Administrative Assistant IV - PW
• Administrative Assistant III - PW

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Efforts While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity. Working Environment The work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position may periodically rotate work locations.

Benefits

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees. Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans. Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• Required participation in PERSI Base Plan retirement benefits with standard employee and City contribution rates
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants
• Alternative transportation incentives

Paid Leave City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits :

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues

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