Administrative Assistant II

Position Summary

The City of Platteville is seeking applicants for a full-time Administrative Assistant II to assist the Parks & Recreation department with event and programming coordination, including registrations, reservations, space access, fee collection, reporting, and general accounting functions. The position also serves the Public Works department with general clerical responsibilities and supports other City departments in a limited capacity. This position offers a generous benefit package and a minimum starting hourly wage of $19.43 (expected to increase to $20.01 on January 1st). Wage will be commensurate with experience. 

The City of Platteville offers unmatched employee benefits, including participation in Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), health insurance with low monthly premiums and a $300 max out-of-pocket cost for care, generous paid time off (112 hours in first year plus additional sick leave), and employer paid life insurance and long-term disability.

Primary Responsibilities

• General reception duties for City Hall patrons (answer phone calls, greet visitors, respond to inquiries, transfer/direct to appropriate departments/personnel).
• Assist with coordination of event programming, maintenance, facility logistics, rentals, and/or operations of the Broske Event Center, Moundview Campground, park shelters, and other reservable event spaces. 
• Maintain door access for City Hall and meeting/event spaces
• Assists with recreation programming registrations and billing
• Coordinates the Downtown Reserved Parking program
• Composes the agendas of the Parks, Forestry & Recreation Committee, Airport Commission, Community Safe Routes Committee, and other assigned meetings, as well as news releases for the newspapers.  Post all approved minutes and agendas to the city website.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 1-3 years of related work experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience

How to Apply

To ensure full consideration, email the following documents to wilsonc@platteville.org by Monday, November 4, 2024. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

• City of Platteville Employment Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter addressing relevant experiences

Applications can also be dropped off by mail to the address below.

City of Platteville
Attn:  Human Resources
PO Box 780
Platteville, WI  53818

Note: Applications can also be dropped off in City Hall, M-F 8am-4:15pm.

For questions, please contact:

Chad Wilson, Human Resources Manager

608-348-1832 or wilsonc@platteville.org