ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - CEDD*

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the position of Administrative Assistant. The eligibility list established may be used to fill vacancies within various departments within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of highly responsible and complex secretarial and administrative support duties to a Division Manager, Senior Manager or designee; to handle administrative tasks and duties and coordinate day-to-day office operations; and to do other related work as required. May oversee, lead, and train other clerical staff.

*Full Job Classification - Administrative Assistant

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a wide variety of responsible, administrative, clerical, supportive, and confidential duties for designated individuals at the Division Manager or Senior Manager level; assists other executive level staff as needed.
• Interpret and apply divisional policies and procedures in response to inquiries and make appropriate referrals; provide direction, counsel, and administrative support for policy or procedural development, implementation, and facilitation.
• Review, log, prioritize, and route correspondence; handle and disseminate critical and time sensitive information with professionalism and tact; maintain confidentiality and privacy of highly sensitive matters.
• Act as receptionist and handle general office work and administration; screen calls and visitors and refer inquiries as appropriate; process and handle personnel paperwork and provide exceptional customer service; track account balances and run various reports.
• Take and transcribe dictation from rough draft, notes, or recordings.
• Maintain, organize, make and update appointment schedules, daily calendars, and travel arrangements; assist in expense tracking and completion of daily assignments; monitor and process payroll and other related personnel activities.
• Assist in agenda preparation, compilation, and dissemination; attend various meetings, conferences, and events, gather information, and communicate with meeting participants.
• Manage and process purchase orders, requisitions, invoicing, and other purchasing tasks; ensure correct signatures and other information.
• Recommend organizational or procedural changes affecting administrative support activities; provide insight and direction for policy and procedural updates; maintain manuals and update resource materials.
• Serve as secretary, clerical, or administrative staff to a board or commission preparing documents, packets, and other informational reports; take minutes of meetings.
• Assist in the assigning, oversight, and participation in the work of the administrative support section of an assigned division.
• Review work upon completion for compliance with divisional requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED)

Experience: Three (3) years of experience performing complex and responsible office and administrative duties, preferably including some administrative support work for one or more managers.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating meetings
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
  

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/ physical examination .

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members - NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ . An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,687 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to $100,000. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employees and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $50 a month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the SEIU MOU for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• State Disability Insurance - Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
• Vacation Accrual - 0-4 yrs. = 80hrs, 5-9 yrs. = 120hrs, 10+ yrs. = 160 hrs.

For other special compensation, refer to the SEIU MOU .
For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1
For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

City of Riverside

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