What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant I position at City of Redding?
The City of Redding Electric Utility (REU) is inviting applications for one full-time Executive Assistant I position.
Employees in this classification provide assistance to a division head over a large division or over multiple divisions. Positions in this class are characterized by the assignment of difficult and responsible types of clerical, secretarial and technical. Incumbents may be assigned a variety of responsible secretarial and clerical duties which generally require the exercise of initiative and independence and an understanding of the rules, policies and procedures of the City and the department.The City of Redding provides an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance, paid time off and a Cal PERS retirement program along with a great work environment.
- Provide clerical, secretarial and administrative support to a division head/department director or various boards or committees.
- Provide confidential and technical support to a division head over a large division and/or multiple divisions.
- Compose and finalize correspondence, type complex projects/reports, to include agreements, contracts, staff reports, summaries and brochures, and oversee document quality control for the office.
- Coordinate and/or review the work of clerical support employees in lower classifications. Maintain departmental or divisional filing system.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification.
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- Principles and practices of good office management;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Interact effectively with the public, managers and employees.
- Compose a variety of correspondence on routine matters and prepare clear and concise reports.
- Maintain confidentiality and diplomacy when handling sensitive matters
Education, Experience and Special Requirements:
- Typical education would include a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Typical experience would include four years experience in a related secretarial field involving shorthand, transcription, typing, and word processing.
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You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.
Examination Process: An online written examination will be administered. This recruitment will add to an existing eligibility list that may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
City of Redding employees: If you took the Executive Assistant examination since November of 2020, you are not required to retest and may retain your prior score, OR, if you prefer, you may retest to receive a new score. You will not have the option of retesting and keeping the better of the two scores. Your application may be added to the eligibility list for a period of five years before you will be required to test again, unless significant changes are made to the examination. Either way, you must complete a new application online and select “Retest” or “Retain” at the top of your application.”
Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:
- Positive past employment references
- Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)
- Positions within the Police Department require applicants pass an extensive background investigation prior to appointment.
Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Salary : $49,812 - $63,588
