$67K - 93K a year
Provide executive and administrative support to the Director of Public Works including managing schedules, conducting research, preparing reports, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience in administrative support, strong communication, research and report writing skills, ability to handle sensitive personnel issues, and capability to coordinate projects and meetings.
Salary: $67,191.00 - $92,904.00 Annually Location : Minneapolis, MN Job Type: Full-time Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: Department: Public Works - Administrative Services Division: PW Management Services Opening Date: 08/07/2025 Closing Date: 8/18/ :59 PM Central FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: CPE Position Description Serve as an executive assistant and provide analytical services and administrative support to the Director of Public Works. • Resumes are required with applications and cover letters are highly encouraged Salary: Anticipated Salary for this position is $67,191 - 92,904 / annually, depending on qualifications. Work Location: This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. • The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Job Duties And Responsibilities • Represent the Director of Public Works at internal and external meetings and events as assigned, reporting back and following up as needed, in coordination with the Public Works Interagency Coordinator. • Assist in responding to emails, phone calls, and other correspondence and drafting responses for approval. • Respond to and resolve administrative problems or issues for the Public Works Director and Deputy. • Conduct research, surveys, and feasibility studies and write reports on findings with recommendations. • Manage the Director and Deputy's schedules, including arranging meetings, assisting with prioritizing demands on time and responding to requests for meetings. • Manage/handle/respond to sensitive and often complex personnel issues. • Assist with preparation of speeches, presentations, publications, newsletters, contracts and other documents regarding budgets, Public Works issues and other matters. • Function as a liaison between the Director of Public Works and Public Works management, the Mayor's Office, City Council, other departments, outside agencies, and the public. • Monitor activities of legislative bodies at the local, regional, State, and Federal levels, and interpret proposals that may have potential impact on the Public Works department operations and prepare responses for the Director of Public Works, in coordination with the Public Works Interagency Coordinator. • Function as coordinator for specific projects or programs for the Director of Public Works, including providing assistance to the Deputy Director of Public Works. • Participate in meetings, gathering and compiling information, answering inquiries about policies and procedures, and providing customer service. • Summarize meetings and draft minutes of meetings as requested. • Manage invoices for
This job posting was last updated on 9/5/2025