City of Alabaster

Administrative Assistant

Alabaster, AL - Full Time

Administrative Assistant

City of Alabaster, Alabama

Making a Difference in the Community We Serve!

Salary Range: $20.42 - $28.27 per hour 
 

The City of Alabaster is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and customer-focused Administrative Clerk to support departmental operations within one of the fastest-growing cities in Shelby County. This position provides administrative support to staff members at Alabaster Environmental Services and plays a key role in assisting with communication, budgeting, project coordination, records management, and operational support.

The ideal candidate will possess strong clerical and organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional public service.

The purpose is to provide administrative and operational support for senior staff members and departmental functions. Responsibilities include communication with internal and external entities such as contractors, citizens, customers, engineers, developers, and vendors; monitoring departmental budgets; developing onboarding procedures; coordinating training activities; and overseeing a variety of administrative processes.

This position performs and/or oversees administrative functions and participates in numerous projects depending on departmental assignment.

Why Join Our Team?

The City of Alabaster offers a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment focused on employee success and community impact.

Benefits Include:

  • Consistent merit step increases and COLA adjustments as approved by City Council

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance with the City paying 90% of employee premium costs

  • Retirement insurance paid up to 75% by the City based on years of service

  • State pension plan with Tier 1 benefits available to Tier 2 employees at retirement

  • Out-of-Zone waiver for Alabaster City Schools for dependents

  • Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost to employees

  • Optional voluntary benefits

  • 13 paid holidays annually

  • Paid vacation and sick leave

  • Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required

  • Minimum of two (2) years of clerical and computer experience

  • Experience working with the public on a daily basis

  • Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills

  • Valid Alabama Driver’s License required

Join Our Team

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve the community, grow professionally, and become part of a dedicated municipal team, we encourage you to apply with the City of Alabaster today.

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