What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at City of Santa Barbara?
This position is pending Council approval on May 20th. Placement into the position cannot occur until council approval is received
ABOUT US
At the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive. Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here.
The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department is to provide residents and visitors with diverse open space, parks, beaches and community forest resources, creek restoration and water quality enhancements and enrich people’s lives through a broad array of recreation and community services. Read more about the Department of Parks and Recreation here.
THE POSITION
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant to perform a wide variety of administrative support function for a variety of City programs; and to provide information and assistance to the public regarding the assigned programs.
Work Schedule: This position follows a 9/80 work schedule and is fully on-site at an assigned work location. Remote or hybrid work options are not available. Schedules are dependent upon operational needs and are subject to change.
BENEFITS:
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Knowledge of:
- Policies and procedures of the assigned department.
- Principles and practices of budget administration.
- Accounting principles and practices.
- Methods of research, program analysis and report preparation.
- Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer software and hardware.
Ability to:
- Provide administrative assistance in support of assigned City programs.
- Interpret and apply program policies and procedures.
- Perform responsible administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
- Research, analyze and evaluate programs, policies and procedures.
- Prepare clear and concise reports.
- Independently prepare correspondence and memoranda.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
One year of responsible administrative experience preferably within a local government environment is desirable.
Education and/or Training:
Equivalent to an Associates degree from an accredited community college with major course work in business administration or a related field.
It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess which qualifies you for this position. All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Be sure to be thorough in your responses. Statements such as “See application”, “Extensive Experience”, or "See Resume" are not an acceptable substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.
The selection process may consist of an application screening, written exam, computer skills exam and/or an oral interview. The successful candidate's employment history will be thoroughly evaluated prior to appointment.
There is currently one (1) vacancy within the Parks and Recreation Department.
The eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the City.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email and spam regularly throughout the recruitment process. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:30 PM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025.
Salary : $75,584 - $91,873
