Front Desk / Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Front Desk / Administrative Assistant
Location: Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Employment Type: Long-Term Temporary
Schedule: Approximately 30 hours per week; Monday–Friday, within regular office hours. 
Pay Rate: $17.00/hour
Position Summary
TempExperts is seeking a professional and dependable Front Desk / Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and customer service support within a local government Planning & Zoning Department. This is a long-term temporary opportunity for someone who enjoys working with the public and is comfortable handling a variety of clerical responsibilities in a professional office environment.
Responsibilities

• Provide front desk coverage and professional customer service.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate records.
• File and organize documents and department records.
• Process forms, payments, and notices.
• Assist with preparing, copying, scanning, and routing documents.
• Provide general administrative support to department staff.
• Communicate professionally with residents, visitors, and internal staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling records and information.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous administrative, clerical, receptionist, or customer service experience.
• Professional telephone and in-person communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with computers and performing data entry.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team.
• Previous government or municipal office experience is a plus, but not required.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be professional, organized, dependable, and comfortable working with the public. This position would be a good fit for someone with strong front desk and clerical skills who enjoys providing customer service while supporting the daily administrative needs of a department.

TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.