The Role of Office Managers on Local Government

Office managers play very important roles in local government offices.

Office managers perform a variety of tasks, which enable the office to function effectively and orderly. Local government offices require office managers to handle day-to-day office operations, including fulfilling employee requirements as well as any physical office requirements.

Operational Requirements

Local government offices employ office managers to handle tasks such as coordinating space allocation, dealing with facilities issues, managing inventory, handling the mail and other data processing, and maintaining proper records. They are also often in charge of the security of the office, and ensuring that the office has a designated waste-recycling program.

Communication

Local government office managers are also often involved in communication between employees and senior management as well as employees and the general public. The initial point of contact between the public and a specific government employee is often the office manager. It is the office manager's job to determine which employee or department would be able to help the person the best.

Feedback and Assessment

Local government office managers play an important role in providing the senior management with feedback regarding employee needs, and at times, employee performance.

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Administrative Services Managers
• Local Government Careers: Office Manager