Peoria Park District - Full Time Secretary

July 9, 2010
Job Opening – Parks Division
Secretary

POSITION: Full time

REQUIREMENTS:
Associate’s Degree in Business or related field. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
Minimum of four years experience in general office work. Although a degree is preferred, extensive experience in a like position with similar duties and responsibilities may be substituted for all or part of the educational requirement.
Thorough knowledge of general office procedures, computer operation, and various software applications.
Ability to respond to a variety of inquiries from the public in a tactful and calm manner.
Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, using knowledge of proper grammar.
Ability to type 60-65 words per minute.

DUTIES:
Coordinates various tasks for the Parks and Police Division including: telephone calls, communication channels, scheduling, written/verbal correspondence, etc.
Maintains general office files including: inspection forms, departmental purchase orders/invoices, work orders, supportive service data, etc.
Schedules and teaches children the Bicycle Safety Program for Park Police Department.
Operates Park District radio base station at Equipment Service complex.
Prepares City of Peoria Police reports on minor vandalism, theft, and burglaries.
Assists in the preparation of the annual operational budget.
All other related duties as assigned.

OTHER:
Starting salary: $32,000 - $37,000
Some evenings will be required.

How to Apply: Applications are available at the Glen Oak Park Pavilion or can be downloaded/printed from www.peoriaparks.org under “Jobs & Volunteers.” Applicants may submit a resume, but to be fully considered for this position an application must be completed. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.

To ensure full consideration, applications/resume should be forwarded in a timely manner to: PEORIA PARK DISTRICT - Human Resources Coordinator, 2218 North Prospect Road, Peoria, IL 61603 or fax to: (309) 686-3352.

PEORIA PARK DISTRICT
Human Resources Coordinator
2218 North Prospect Road
Peoria, Illinois 61603