Administrative Assistant I/II

Administrative Assistant I/II

Are you an organized, adaptable, and customer-focused professional who enjoys supporting leadership and keeping operations running smoothly? The City of Rancho Cordova is seeking one Administrative Assistant I/II to join the Community Development Department. In this role, you'll provide administrative support to department directors, managers, and staff while helping deliver exceptional public service to our community. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are interested in making a meaningful impact in local government, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role

As an Administrative Assistant I/II in the Community Development Department, you'll play an essential role in supporting department directors, managers, and staff while ensuring daily operations run efficiently. No two days are the same—you'll coordinate calendars and meetings, manage shared inboxes, arrange travel, process invoices and expense reports, assist with contract administration, prepare correspondence and reports, provide accounting and tracking support, respond to public records requests, and maintain records in accordance with City requirements. You'll also have the opportunity to support the public decision-making process by providing clerical support at evening Planning Commission meetings and serving as the meeting clerk in the absence of the Planning Commission Clerk. Your work will help keep the department organized, responsive, and focused on serving the Rancho Cordova community.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who enjoys being the go-to resource for a busy team. You anticipate needs, stay organized while managing multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with staff, leadership, elected and appointed officials, and the public. You take pride in producing high-quality work, exercise sound judgment when handling confidential information, and are comfortable balancing a variety of administrative responsibilities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Experience supporting multiple managers or leadership teams, coordinating projects, working with financial or contract-related processes, and providing administrative support for public meetings is highly desirable.

Benefits of Working for the City of Rancho Cordova

• Choice of a generous monthly stipend for Medical/Dental/Vision or Cash in Lieu of Medical Insurance.
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Universal Time Off (combined vacation and sick leave).
• CalPERS Retirement.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500/fiscal year
• The City of Rancho Cordova is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Onsite fitness area & many more employee perks!

City employees also enjoy the knowledge that their work matters to the residents, visitors and businesses in our community.

The City of Rancho Cordova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.