Project Administrative Assistant - Delta Conveyance Program

Industry

Water

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Your impact

The Delta Conveyance Program  has an immediate need for a full-time experienced Project Administrative Assistant based out of Sacramento, CA or nearby area, who will be responsible for a variety of administrative support tasks to support the Program, including project administration, communications, and coordination.

This position requires the candidate to be present in the Delta Conveyance Program office during normal business hours throughout the week (Tuesday - Thursday) and flexible to be in on Mondays as needed.

Successful candidates must be able to work with minimal supervision, multitask effectively, use independent judgment, and have the initiative to take on new tasks and challenges. Work may be complex, proprietary, and confidential; and requires strong administrative skills as well as excellent inter-personal and team communication skills.

Some examples of daily work may include, but not limited to, the following:

• Expense reports
• Event coordination
• Labor Corrections
• Miscellaneous office needs:
  • General office support
  • Leadership Support
  • Staff Support
  • Ordering catered meals based on event details

Here's what you'll need

• At least 15 years of general office support.
• Highly experienced professionally with Microsoft Office Suite (preferably 15 or more years)
• Previous experience with project support.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

80,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

126,450.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $80,900.00 to $126,450.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on July 15, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations

City State Country
Sacramento	California	United States