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Company Name : City of Palm Springs, CA
Location : Palm Springs, CA 92262
Position : Executive Administrative Assistant

Job Description : Position Summary
The City of Palm Springs is excited to announce the opportunity for the position of Executive Administrative Assistant.
This position is a member of the Human Resources Department and provides a wide variety of highly responsible, complex, non-routine, and often confidential administrative support services. In addition to providing daily administrative support to assigned staff, this position is responsible for administrative assignments including, but not limited to, coordinating, assembling, and reviewing pertinent materials, documents, agendas, and contracts, independently researching and compiling information on issues as needed; maintaining administrative assignments and priorities; coordinating departmental staff responses; acting as primary liaison for internal and external inquiries, resolving a majority of simple and complex issues; performs technical support duties, preparing reports and presentations, and provides highly confidential and sensitive information frequently requiring the application of discretion and tact. This class may also provide administrative support for other staff in the assigned department and assist others as needed.

As a member of the City’s unclassified service, this is an “at-will” position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager.
Examples of Essential and General Responsibilities
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Performs a full range of executive-level administrative duties.
Serves as contact and liaison for assigned functions and programs with other City departments and staff, the general public, and outside agencies and organizations; interacts with government officials, City Council, representatives from business and community organizations, the public, and all levels of personnel; resolves sensitive and controversial issues or refers to executive/management staff as appropriate; explains various programs, policies, and activities.
Makes travel arrangements; maintains multiple executive calendars and appointment schedules; arranges meetings and conferences.
Screens calls, visitors, and mail; provides information and assistance including responding to sensitive requests for information and assistance; researches information related to City regulations and departmental policies; assists the public and other City staff in interpreting and applying City policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations in response to inquiries that often require the use of independent judgment and the understanding of policies and procedures.
Collects, compiles, and analyzes information from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to programs administered by the position or by executive/management staff; writes reports that present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations.
Performs a wide variety of complex, responsible, and confidential duties for assigned office and staff; relieves executive and management staff of administrative work, including investigating and answering complaints and providing assistance in resolving operational and administrative problems.
Drafts, types, word processes, and proofreads a wide variety of reports, letters, memoranda, agendas, work orders, correspondence, resolutions, proclamations, certificates, and other documents; types from rough draft, verbal instruction, or transcribing machine; independently composes correspondence and other documents related to assigned area of responsibility.
Performs a full range of accounting duties in support of assigned area; coordinates and tracks accounts payable and accounts receivable; may prepare department payroll for processing; may assist in coordinating, developing, and monitoring the assigned budget; monitors expenditures and purchasing activities; prepares purchase orders; receives, and records invoices and fees.
Assists in a variety of special program operations; coordinates, supervises, monitors, and participates in other assignments and activities as assigned; maintains control files on matters in progress and expedites their completion; serves on committees as assigned.
Maintains publications, assists with or oversees the development of program flyers, advertising, and other communications materials.
Prepares and/or organizes files, orders supplies, processes, and distributes mail.
Performs related duties, responsibilities, and assignments as required.
Minimum and Preferred Requirements
Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered, however, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the selection process. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the “Work Experience” section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. (One year of work experience is the equivalent of 12 months of full-time work. “Full-time work” means at least 36 hours of work over a period of one week or 1,872 hours of work over a period of at least 12 months.) Qualifications noted as “desirable” or “preferred” are not included as part of the minimum requirements.
Experience:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible administrative and/or secretarial experience is required.
Recent, within the past three (3) years, responsible administrative/secretarial experience working for a Department Head or Executive is preferred.
Experience working in a public sector agency is preferred. (Public sector agency includes State, County, School, or City Government, Law Enforcement, or other Public Sector Agency.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, and Word) is preferred.
Training:
High School diploma or equivalent education is required.
A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration, or related field; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities is preferred.
In addition to the above, the ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of the principles, practices, and abilities in the following:

Key Competencies:

Business letter writing and report preparation.
Communication.
Independent judgment.
Confidentiality.
Core KSA’s:
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned functions, programs, and operations of an executive office, complex secretarial and administrative support duties.
Perform confidential, responsible, and difficult secretarial and administrative support duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative, and resourcefulness in support of the assigned staff.
Understand, interpret, and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures, as well as pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, press, or other agencies on sensitive issues in the area of responsibility.
Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person.
Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.
License or Certificates:

Ability to type 40wpm is preferred.
Possession of a current California Public Notary Commission issued from the California Secretary of State is preferred.
Special Requirements:
Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation and a physical.
Working Conditions:
The following work environment and physical conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

This position works in an office environment with exposure to computer screens and may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Application and Exam Information
A completed application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire are required by the closing date and time. As a candidate for the position, you will want to be sure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position to achieve maximum opportunity. Applications will be reviewed carefully, and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the “Work Experience” section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. (One year of work experience is the equivalent of 12 months of full-time work. “Full-time work” means at least 36 hours of work over a period of one week or 1,872 hours of work over a period of at least 12 months.)

Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as “see attached” or “see resume” as they will not be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process. Minimum requirements must be met at the time of application submission unless stated otherwise.
The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam, and department interview. Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step. This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates.

Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.

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If you are ready to join the exciting Team Palm Springs and you meet the requirements detailed above, please click the apply button. For more information contact Human Resources at:

The City of Palm Springs
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov
760-323-8215

Applications must be received by 4:00 pm, March 21, 2022, in order to be considered for this opportunity. The City of Palm Springs reserves the right to accelerate or extend the “Closing Date” of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received.

The City of Palm Springs is an equal employment opportunity employer and we encourage all persons to file applications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family or marital status, disability, medical condition or pregnancy, genetic information, religious or political affiliation, or veteran status.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Palm Springs Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
The City of Palm Springs provides a comprehnsive benefit program for employees including: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Retiree Health Savings Plan Life Insurance Long Term Disability Plan Employee paid Supplemental Insurance Programs Employee paid Deferred Compensation Program Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Retirement Plan through California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Benefit program details vary by work unit and bargaining contracts. Click here to view additional information and bargaining unit contracts. The City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution for all regular positions.

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