Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Employer: City of Pickens – Administration Department
Reports To: City Administrator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Administration / Finance Support
Location: Pickens, South Carolina
Pay: Grade 101 – $34,278 – $47,304 – Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
The City of Pickens is seeking a dependable, organized, and professional Administrative Assistant to join our Administration team. This position provides administrative, financial, and customer service support for City Administration and Utility Billing operations.
The Administrative Assistant serves as a key support role within City Hall and assists with a wide variety of clerical, financial, customer service, and office coordination functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively with the public and city staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide administrative support to the City Administrator and Finance Director
- Assist customers with utility billing inquiries, payments, and service requests
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable documentation
- Prepare correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and records
- Maintain accurate files and administrative documentation
- Answer phones and greet visitors in a professional manner
- Assist with utility account setup, transfers, disconnects, and reconnects
- Prepare deposits and assist with daily cash balancing procedures
- Assist with financial and operational reporting
- Coordinate office supply inventory and purchasing requests
- Support records retention and document management efforts
- Perform general office and clerical duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED required
- Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with standard office software and computer systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, or related field
- Experience in administrative support, bookkeeping, utility billing, or customer service
- Municipal government experience preferred
- Experience with accounting or billing software preferred
BENEFITS
The City of Pickens offers a competitive benefits package including:
- South Carolina State Retirement System
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Sick leave
- Professional development opportunities
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time position. Regular business hours with occasional additional duties as needed.
HOW TO APPLY
🗓 Download the application here.
Applications and résumés may be submitted to:
City of Pickens
Attn: City Administrator
219 Pendleton Street
Pickens, SC 29671
or by email to: tobriant@pickenscity.com
The City of Pickens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.
Position open until filled.