PROGRAM ASSISTANT III - BILINGUAL

City of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
Job Description
The City of Milwaukee is seeking a Program Assistant III-Bilingual to provide administrative support to the Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) project. The successful candidate will serve as a primary point of contact for LSLR project information, manage databases, and lead the program’s administrative support team.

Requirements

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for LSLR project information and the LSLR database.
  • Assist with scheduling of LSLR projects with property owners and MWW crews and/or private contractors.
  • Prepare and process correspondence and other documents for review and approval by managers.
  • Collect, enter and track data associated with LSLR work activities in the LSLR work order database.
  • Review contractor invoices to confirm appropriate charges and assignment of costs to public and private portions of the water service line replacement and forward for payment.
  • Track and report non-responsive property owners for referral to the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS) for ordinance enforcement activities.
  • Report progress of LSLR projects to MWW utility and section leadership.
  • Ensure LSLR project activities comply with City contract requirements.
  • Serve as a lead worker for the program’s administrative support team.
  • Ensure administrative work has been completed accurately and by required deadlines.
  • Review work for discrepancies or errors.
  • Coordinate and perform training of new administrative support staff.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with various sections of MWW, City departments, vendors, and contractors to conduct departmental business.
  • Provide Spanish-English interpretation.
  • Provide excellent customer service by phone and in person, including responding to inquiries and explaining departmental policies and procedures, in either English or Spanish, as needed.
  • Proofread written materials to ensure accuracy and correct grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and spelling in both English and Spanish.
  • Translate short statements and documents to create Spanish language versions.

Benefits

  • Wisconsin Retirement Systems (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Onsite Clinic Services
  • Onsite Employee Assistance Program
  • Alternative Work Schedules
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Tuition Benefits
  • Paid Vacation
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
  • Flexible Spending Arrangement
  • Commuter Value Pass
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