City of Forney
Administrative Assistant
SALARY
$22.99 - $27.87 Hourly
$1,839.31 - $2,229.47 Biweekly
$47,822.14 - $57,966.24 Annually
LOCATION
City Hall, TX
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
202500250
DEPARTMENT
Fire
OPENING DATE
11/10/2026
CLOSING DATE
12/1/2026 5:30 PM Central
SALARY
$22.99 - $27.87 Hourly
$1,839.31 - $2,229.47 Biweekly
$47,822.14 - $57,966.24 Annually
LOCATION
City Hall, TX
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
202500250
DEPARTMENT
Fire
OPENING DATE
11/10/2026
CLOSING DATE
12/1/2026 5:30 PM Central
Description
The City of Forney is seeking a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of our Fire Department. This position plays an important role in keeping department operations running smoothly by providing administrative and clerical support to the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, and department personnel.
Examples of Duties
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Coordinates assigned projects, research activities, and special assignments; organizes, tracks, and monitors important documents, deadlines, and project progress to ensure timely completion.
- Prepares meeting agendas and presentation materials; correspondence and other communications; records and transcribes meeting minutes and prepares summaries for distribution.
- Composes, edits, and processes memoranda, reports, legal and technical documents, and other correspondence requiring knowledge of City policies, procedures, and administrative practices.
- Maintains and updates departmental files, databases, records, and tracking systems; compiles statistical information and prepares administrative, technical, and management reports.
- Provides administrative support to the Fire Marshal’s Office, including scheduling inspections, processing permit applications, reviewing applications for accuracy and completeness, calculating applicable fees, preparing documentation, and issuing permits.
- Processes open records requests and departmental payments; maintains permit logs and associated records, balances receipts, and reconciles monies collected in accordance with established financial procedures.
- Assists the Training Chief with coordinating and scheduling Fire Department training activities; maintains training records, schedules, and related documentation.
- Provides technical assistance to City employees and the public regarding the MyGov website and software; assists with navigation, application submissions, and troubleshooting, and communicates technical issues and recommendations to the Information Technology Department.
- Serves as a point of contact for departmental inquiries by answering and directing telephone calls, responding to customer service requests, providing information, and resolving routine issues within the scope of assigned authority.
- Monitors administrative processes and departmental records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established City policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No direct supervision exercised. May provide occasional administrative or functional guidance to City employees or other personnel in connection with specific assignments or activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience in administration, business, or equivalent.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Experience in permitting software, such as MyGov or a related field, is preferred.
*****PLEASE NOTE: Complete the Work History section in full, including all relevant past employment. Resumes may be attached to the application however will NOT be accepted in lieu of the official application form *****
EmployerCity of Forney
Address
401 Pinson Road
Forney, Texas, 75126
Phone 972-552-6670
Websitehttps://www.forneytx.gov
EmployerCity of ForneyPhone 972-552-6670 Websitehttps://www.forneytx.govAddress
401 Pinson Road
Forney, Texas, 75126
Administrative Assistant Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 Please list your driver's license number. (If you do not have a drivers license please enter NA)
- QUESTION 2 Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.
Less than High School completion
High School or GED equivalency
Technical or Community College attendance
Technical School completion
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Ph.D.
Juris Doctorate
- QUESTION 3 Please identify your years of experience performing office and administrative support duties, including greeting clients, answering phones, drafting and responding to correspondence, faxing, and sorting/distributing incoming mail. Please note: Years of experience must be reflected in the work experience section of the application.
Less than 1 year
At least 1 year but less than 2 years
At least 2 years but less than 3 years
At least 3 years but less than 4 years
At least 4 years but less than 5 years
5 or more years
QUESTION 4 Do you have experience processing permits, applications, or other regulatory documents? If yes, please describe the types of permits you have processed and your responsibilities.
- Required Question