Administrative Assistant III

Parks & Recreation

Administrative Assistant III - Skilled Trades

Posting Expires: October 26, 2026

Salary: $44,286 - $54,808/annually

General Description and Classification Standards:

The purpose of this position is to provide advanced administrative and clerical support to an assigned department, ensuring efficient office operations and high-quality customer service. The Administrative Assistant III performs a variety of specialized duties including project coordination, data management, and departmental reporting. The position may supervise other administrative staff, temporary employees, or interns and is expected to work independently while exercising sound judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

1. High school diploma or GED

2. 3–5 years of progressively responsible secretarial, clerical, or administrative experience.

Preferred Education & Experience

Associate’s degree in business/public administration, secretarial science, or related field. 5 or more years of administrative experience, including supervisory responsibilities.

Licensures and Certifications

None required.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements:

Light work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.