Senior Administrative Assistant

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE

Duties include serving as primary clerical support for the Fire Prevention Division; compiling various reports such as Tier II, school fire drill and false alarms structure fire reports; monitoring the IFD Compliance Outlook inbox; processing all open records requests; and acting as the inspection complaints liaison for contractors, business owners, and the general public. Additional duties include front desk customer service responsibilities such as answering the telephone and greeting visitors; typing memos, reports and letters; database management; and other general office tasks.

Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma plus some college or related training and two years of administrative support experience required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. A résumé must be submitted with application.

PAY GRADE GG14 / FULL PAY RANGE $21.28 - $30.02 PER HOUR

The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. Click here to access the list of job titles.The Irving Fire Department has 385 fire personnel including civilian employees and a general fund budget of $55.7 million. It provides response to fire, medical, extrication, hazardous materials, and other emergencies on a 24 hour per day basis from 12 strategically located stations.

The Fire Department operates 12 engine companies, five aerial truck companies and ten Mobile Intensive Care Units.

The Irving Fire Department became the first fire department in the State of Texas to complete and be awarded Best Practices Recognition status by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association (TFCA) in 2014 and the first to re-certify in 2019.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented.

The City of Irving is dedicated to making diversity and inclusivity a priority, to continually refine and develop best practices, and to foster a participatory government. The city also acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community.

The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.

THOSE WHOSE DATE OF HIRE (START DATE) IS FEBRUARY 19, 2023 THROUGH JULY  31, 2024, ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A HIRING INCENTIVE!

• Individuals hired into this position will receive $1000 after their first 30 days of employment provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.

• Employees that successfully complete their 6-month orientation period will receive an additional one-time payment of $1000 provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.

• Employees that successfully complete one year of employment without

documented attendance or disciplinary issues will receive an additional one-time payment of $1000.

• The maximum amount of hiring incentive that an individual employee may receive is $3,000.