Board Aide U Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

The Office of Supervisor Sylvia Arenas is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant position. The position serves as administration personnel in support of an elected official. The position will coordinate administrative and general office efforts for the District 1 office. Education and/or experience in the fields of Administration and Communications is highly desirable. Strong writing skills, communication skills, and computer proficiency with a firm grasp of professionalism, customer service, and organization are essential in this position. As well as the ability to develop and maintain effective relations with constituents and organizations that contact our office with a positive and professional demeanor. Bilingual language skills (Vietnamese, Spanish, and/or Chinese), both oral and written, are desirable, but not required.

Employees in this classification are not members of the classified civil service and appointment would be on a contract "at-will" basis and is for a specified period of time to be determined by the appointing Supervisor and/or Chief of Staff and does not extend past the end of the Supervisor's or appointing authority's term. Candidates must be willing to work evenings and weekends on occasion, and as salaried employees, are not eligible for overtime compensation.

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 to $65,000, depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience. The County offers excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits. Retirement benefits are provided through CalPERS (the California Public Employees' Retirement System). Paid holidays, as well as vacation and sick leave, are also included in this compensation package.

Responsibilities for the position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Verbal and written professional communication skills to express oneself clearly and concisely orally and in writing;
• Standard principles of organization and administration;
• Report-writing techniques, principles of editing, English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, office practices, and procedures;
• Operation of standard office equipment and navigate computer software programs, including but not limited to CRM and financial software;
• Problem-solve and exercise independent judgement and initiative regarding administrative matters;
• Handling of sensitive and confidential information;
• Interpret and apply instructions, rules, and policies;
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with a wide spectrum of employees, officials, and the public.

Education and Experience: Completion of Associates Degree or completion of Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence credential.

Required Licensing: Possession of a valid California Driver's license is required.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country.