Fire MIS IT Executive Assistant

Office Administration

• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient day-to-day office operations.
• Manage incoming phone calls greet and assist visitors and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Process reimbursements for the IT Director and staff.
• Assist with calendar management scheduling and room reservations.
• Organize meetings including scheduling logistics and distribution of agendas and meeting notes.
• Maintain office supply inventory; anticipate needs place orders and follow up on delivery and restocking.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as filing typing copying scanning binding and organizing correspondence.
• Draft and edit documents including articles form letters and memoranda from copy or rough drafts.
• Work independently on complex administrative and clerical assignments.
• Prioritize and manage a high-volume workload effectively and efficiently.
• Meet deadlines consistently and handle multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Proofread documents and correct grammar spelling and diction errors.
• Assist the IT Director or designee in drafting and finalizing internal procedures and policies.
• Operate standard office equipment including computers printers and scanners.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word Excel Access PowerPoint Outlook Visio) Adobe Acrobat and systems used for procurement operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Operational Functions

• Fulfill operational objectives by managing administrative projects and ensuring timely completion.
• Support team efforts by assisting with task coordination and internal communication.
• Respond to information requests clearly and promptly.
• Maintain tracking systems for various ongoing tasks and projects.
• Enter and manage data accurately to support operational reporting.

Procurement

• Collaborate with vendors OIT Procurement and Fire Fiscal departments to process procurement requests.
• Review and validate requests for software hardware services maintenance communications training and other IT-related needs submitted via centralized systems.
• Ensure requests comply with standardized formats and all required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Communicate with internal and external departments to gather additional information or clarification as needed.
• Receive and review vendor invoices; verify backup documentation and ensure data accuracy.
• Enter relevant information into the OIT invoice tracking database.
• Verify funding by checking against contracts purchase orders and other encumbrance documentation.
• Obtain invoice approvals from internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with vendors to collect required procurement and payment documentation.
• Ensure procurement requests align with budgeted items and policy compliance.

Employee and Interpersonal Conduct

• Demonstrate professional and courteous communication via phone email and written correspondence.
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling inquiries and resolving issues.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal departments and external partners.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Adapt to dynamic fast-paced public safety environments.
• Adhere to all departmental and HR policies.

Change Management

• Assist in documenting change management processes including updates to Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and standard operating procedures.
• Review and edit MOPs to ensure clarity accuracy and alignment with operational standards.
• Coordinate the approval process with appropriate stakeholders tracking status and following up as necessary.
• Manage and organize all change-related documentation to ensure consistent version control and accessibility.
• Maintain records of approvals and change history to support audits compliance and internal reference.
• Support communication efforts related to upcoming changes including meeting scheduling and dissemination of materials.

Additional Information :

Salary: $45k-$50783k

Important: To be considered candidates must provide a cover letter and resume.

All applications should include the following: 
    A one-page cover letter clarifying your interest and qualifications for the role. It really helps us understand why youre interested in this position. We read every single one!
    Your resume or curriculum vitae. 
    Optionally an online professional portfolio or public GitHub account.

We wont accept or review incomplete applications.
 

Work Setting: in-person (onsite)

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
   We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
   Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
   Employees receive paid vacation sick leave and holidays
   Generous retirement savings options are available
   Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
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   Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses extending not only to City employees but in some cases spouse and dependents too!
Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22 2023 vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses doctors emergency medical personnel) must be fully vaccinated.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time