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City of Marina, CA

Administrative Assistant II

City of Marina, CA, Marina, California, United States, 93933


Salary :

$5,054.40 - $6,142.93 Monthly

Location :

Marina, CA

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

102-24

Department:

Fire

Opening Date:

11/25/2024

Closing Date:

12/16/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

Under minimal supervision, perform a variety of complex and responsible technical, legal and confidential work in which assignments and procedures require use of some independent judgment; the ability to work independently in meeting deadlines; knowledge of City policies and legal requirements; independently research and report on a variety of subjects; and perform related work as required. This position encompasses a variety of tasks which exceed customary clerical duties by adding specialized/technical aspects with a moderate degree of responsibility. This position receives instructions which are complex and technical in nature, and carries them out with a minimum of supervision.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General supervision is provided by a high level administrator. Receive indirect supervision from other administrative, professional or technical personnel. Exercise supervision over assigned secretarial and clerical personnel. Examples of Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

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

Provide responsible professional and technical assistance in the development, administration and implementation of City programs. Assist in formulating program policies, goals and procedures; collect and compile relevant data supporting recommendations. Assist in the development of new program elements and program modifications as necessary to meet stated goals and objectives. Monitor and coordinate the daily operation of assigned program area; perform detailed administrative work and maintain appropriate records and statistics. Provide highly responsible administrative staff assistance including conducting specific and comprehensive analyses of a wide range of municipal policies involving organization, procedures, finance and services. Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses as requested; prepare related reports. Maintain inventory control of departmental supplies. Compile materials and assist in the preparation of reports, manuals and publications. Assist in basic office management functions. Assist in annual budget preparation: make budget recommendations relative to assigned program areas of responsibility; coordinate and compile budget recommendations prepared by other staff into a comprehensive budget document; research past expenditures and project next year's increases. Prepare grant proposals; monitor active grants to ensure that all stipulations and regulations regarding the use of funds are met; maintain appropriate records and documentation to satisfy any audit requirements. Prepare and administer contracts. Represent the City as assigned on various boards, commissions and committees. Respond to complaints and requests for information from the public and City staff. Perform related duties as assigned. May assist other department staff in taking commission meeting minutes and producing draft official minutes. This may require adjustment of work schedule to attend periodic evening meetings.

Qualifications

Knowledge of and Ability to:

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required to enter the job and/or to be learned within a defined short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledges of:

Organization and function of public agencies, including the role of an elected City Council and appointed boards and commissions. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Modern office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment. Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence. Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation. Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, web design, database, and spreadsheet applications. Business mathematics and basic statistical techniques. Record keeping principles and procedures. English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff. Ability to:

Perform responsible administrative and secretarial support work with accuracy, speed, and general supervision. Provide varied and responsible secretarial and office administrative work requiring the use of tact and discretion. Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Interpret, apply, and explain administrative and departmental policies and procedures. Respond to and effectively prioritize multiple phone calls and other requests for service. Compose correspondence and reports independently or from brief instructions. Make accurate mathematical, financial, and statistical computations. Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Skills to:

Exercise individual and innovative judgment and make difficult decisions. Exhibit discretion and integrity when handling sensitive situations. Education and Experience Any combination equivalent to training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities would be acceptable for employment. A typical background for minimum qualifications in both education and experience would be: Education:

Associates degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration or a closely related field. Experience:

Two years (2) of experience comparable to that of an Administrative Assistant I. Journey level ability with word processing, e-mail and internet search functions. Well-versed in using spreadsheets. Experince working within public safety preferred License and Certification:

Possession of or ability to obtain a California driver's license.

After the evaluation of minimum qualifications, examination parts for this recruitment may include, but are not limited to the following: written exam, performance exam, oral appraisal interview, physical ability test, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If moved forward, candidates will be notified via email of the type of examination required for this recruitment. Tools Used, Environmental Elements & Physical Demands

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Requires frequent use of personal computer, including word processing, database and spreadsheet programs, telephone, copy and fax machines, and all tools and equipment necessary to successfully perform the essential and important duties of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work is performed mostly in an office setting. Some outdoor work is required. Hand to eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and smell, and frequently sign legal documents and/or plans. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS Employees work in an office environment or in any building or structure within the service area. Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to inclement weather, exposure to noise, dust, grease fumes, gases and potentially hazardous chemicals. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

City of Marina offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including Flexible Spending Account, health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement, holidays, vacation & sick leave.

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