Administrative Assistant - Part-Time

Salary: $28.25 - $39.78 Hourly
Location : CITY HALL 14177 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA
Job Type: Part-Time/Non-Career
Job Number: 2026-00026
Department: Community Development Department
Division: CD - Building & Safety
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Description
Join the Community Development Department as an Administrative Assistant!

Support the Building & Safety Division and help keep our community safe, compliant, and thriving.

Be part of the team that supports building safety, development services, permitting, and exceptional service to the community.

Status: Part-Time, Temporary, Limited-Term (up to 960 hours)

Schedule: Must be available to work Monday through Friday, with the schedule consisting of either a full Monday-Friday schedule or select days of the week, based on departmental needs.

Note: All schedules are limited to part-time hours.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and service-focused Administrative Assistant to join the Community Development Department's Building & Safety Division. This position provides essential administrative support to department leadership and staff while serving as a knowledgeable resource to employees, contractors, and the public.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Click here to access the complete classification description, including the experience, education, and physical and mental requirements for this job.


IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the Administrative Assistant position in the Community Development Department's Building & Safety Division is a highly organized, detail-oriented, and service-focused professional with strong administrative skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. They should possess advanced proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other office technology used to prepare and maintain technical documents, reports, records, and presentations.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to exercise sound judgment, handle sensitive information with discretion, and respond professionally to questions and concerns from staff, contractors, and the public. The ideal candidate will have experience providing administrative support, maintaining accurate records, coordinating meetings and schedules, and interpreting and applying policies and procedures.

A successful candidate is proactive, dependable, and comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with others. They demonstrate a high degree of accuracy, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting safe, quality development and contributing to the effective delivery of Building & Safety services to the community.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, working with detailed information, preparing technical documents and reports, maintaining records, and responding to a variety of questions and requests. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who takes pride in accuracy, organization, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional public service.

MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and three years of increasingly responsible administrative support or secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

IF POSITION IS AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE DIVISIONS/TEAMS:

There are two (2) vacancies in the Community Development Department. This recruitment is being conducted to fill two (2) vacancies and will establish an eligibility list, which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list.

WHO WE ARE

The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to our residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human-Centric Design. Strategically located in Southern California's Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. This spacious, thriving, and diverse City has a population of over 200,000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities. For additional information regarding the city, please click here.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.

Recruitment Process: Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications after the position closes. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.

Application Screening
Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the position's essential requirements. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.

Video Appraisal Interview
Applicants may complete a self-guided video interview by recording responses to a series of structured questions. These questions are designed to assess each candidate's qualifications and suitability for the position. There is no live interviewer or proctor; candidates will record their answers independently and submit the videos for evaluation.

Technical Interview:
Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a structured technical interview designed to evaluate job-related knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in key competencies required for the position. Candidates will respond to a series of standardized questions, and their performance will be assessed using predetermined evaluation criteria to ensure a fair and consistent appraisal process.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List: Once the appraisal is complete, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

DISCLAIMERS
The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.


If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.
BENEFITS: For an overview of the City of Moreno Valley's excellent benefit offerings, please click the following link: City of Moreno Valley Benefits Overview
SELECTION PROCESS: Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.


The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
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This supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Responses should be complete and specific, describing work you have actually performed, the level and purpose of the work performed and how often. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, in the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications. A response of "see resume" or "see application" for any of the supplemental questions will result in the questions not being scored. Please acknowledge that you understand the above requirement.

• I understand

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Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• Less than High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college coursework completed (less than 59 semester units or less than 89 quarter units)
• Associate's Degree (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelor's Degree (at least 120 semester units or 180 quarter units)
• Master's Degree or higher

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Please indicate the amount of increasingly responsible administrative support or secretarial experience you possess.

• None
• Less than two (2) years
• Three (3) - four (4) years
• Five (5) years or more

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Please rate your level of proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Beginner: Basic document, spreadsheet, and presentation creation
• Intermediate: Formatting, using templates, and basic formulas
• Advanced: Advanced formatting, complex formulas, and multimedia presentations
• Expert: Macros, pivot tables, advanced data analysis, and custom templates

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This position will provide administrative support to the Community Development Department's Building & Safety Division. Please describe what interests you about working in Building & Safety and explain how your skills, experience, and qualifications make you a strong match for this position.
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