Fire Administrative Support Technician

Fire Administrative Support Technician

Salary

$21.75 - $23.77 Hourly

Location

Fire Department-City of Flint

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

26-00049B

Department

Fire Office of the Chief

Opening Date

07/20/2026

Closing Date

8/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Determined by Position

Bargaining Unit

Fire Local 352

Job Level

18

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Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Assists an executive with the administrative functions of the Fire Department office; acts as department liaison with other departmental officials and the general public; performs complex and varied clerical and semi-technical functions requiring a high degree of decision; performs related work as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains administrative records and reports for the Flint Fire Department, such as the preparation and computation of payroll, personnel, clinic records, and hand reader time clock reports, preparation of contracts, processes all financial records such as purchase orders, requisitions, receivers, resolutions and recommendations for proposal. Completes payroll in the absence of the Fire Administrative Clerk.
• Using a micro-computer, composes and types a variety of correspondence, reports, manuals, and other documents, applying a knowledge of departmental operations and regulations for the Fire Service; conducts ordinary correspondence without review. May use database, spreadsheet, or other software to create files and records. Uses the Citys office automation network to create, maintain, and file a variety of documents, schedule events, and communicate electronically with other network users.
• Reads and summarizes reports to facilitate review by department head, gathers and organizes information and statistics on specific topics, and may prepare an analysis of findings.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the Fire Department and may maintain control of expenditures, such as contacting vendors and processing petty cash claims.
• Receives and interviews visitors, makes appointments and arranges meetings; opens, reads and distributes incoming mail; assembles pertinent files and materials relevant to reply; maintains confidential files.
• Performs miscellaneous clerical work, such as developing forms, requisitioning supplies and operating various office machines.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Four (4) years experience in the performance of responsible and difficult clerical work, preferably including some supervisory responsibility.
• Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures and of Business English and arithmetic.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of microcomputers and office automation software.
• Ability to type fifty (50) net words per minute.
• Ability to carry out routine administrative and supervisory detail, independently.
• Ability to maintain and keep involved clerical records and to prepare accurate reports and tabulations from such records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relations with fellow workers, outside agency personnel, and the general public.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Drivers License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration. Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.

The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.

Benefits offered include the following:

Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.

The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employees DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88

Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.

Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.

City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)

EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to time. The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.

Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.

Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.

Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.

Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. ( Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).

PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.

Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.

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Do you have four (4) years of experience in the performance of responsible and difficult clerical work? If yes, be sure to document relevant experience.

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Employer City of Flint

Address City of Flint

1101 S. Saginaw St

Flint, Michigan, 48502

Phone 810-766-7280

Website https://www.cityofflint.com/