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CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Public Works Aide
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Supervisor: City Engineer
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 2
Job Number: 0205
Job Summary
Under general direction and supervision, provides clerical support for the Public Works
Administration and Engineering Division Office. Performs routine clerical duties and provides
general information to the public regarding policies and services. Answers phones at the front
desk and responds to requests for information from staff and the general public.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Greets the public and provides routine information and assistance.
• Answers the phone; takes and delivers messages.
• Helps track and maintain inventories of operational supplies.
• Prepares releases, permits, periodic reports and correspondence upon request; deals
directly with the public.
• Performs miscellaneous office duties such as typing, copying, filing, Laserfiche, data
entry and updating manuals and code books and is responsible for maintaining the file
system and distribution of plans and specifications to prospective bidders.
• Sorts and delivers incoming and outgoing mail.
• Tracks stormwater best management practice (BMP) program applications and
reimbursements.
• Assists with collecting and processing documents related to public improvement and
development projects.
• Maintains the file system, including file entry and storage.
• Manages the Adopt-an-Intake Program.
• Assists contractors and the public with completing permit applications.
• Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all
community members and coworkers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• High school education or G.E.D. or pursuit of degree and one to three months of related
experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Experience in general office/clerical/computer work and working with the public.
• Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• High school education or G.E.D. and four to six months of related experience or training;
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in
written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Knowledge of basic office equipment, filing and sorting techniques.
• Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook).
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee
regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
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accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in
an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of
time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant
work pace pressure.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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