Administrative Assistant

Administrative AssistantThe City of Paso Robles is excited to welcome an administrative assistant to our Community Development Department! This position supports the Building, Planning, and Engineering Divisions and offers a variety of responsibilities, from processing financial transactions to assisting residents, contractors, and businesses with City services.We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented team player who enjoys working with people, balancing different priorities, and keeping things running smoothly. If you're ready to bring your skills to a role where every day brings a variety of tasks and opportunities to help others, we encourage you to apply!Typical duties include providing exemplary customer service, preparing correspondence and reports, serving as receptionist, supporting the City's customer service philosophy, composing routine correspondence, maintaining calendars and schedules, organizing and tracking administrative assignments, performing administrative support for financial processes, receiving and reconciling financial transactions, assisting with budget tracking, maintaining records, coordinating meetings, assisting with departmental projects, and more.Knowledge of modern office administrative practices, customer service principles, records management, business correspondence, bookkeeping, office software, municipal government operations, and English usage is required.

Ability to perform a wide variety of administrative duties, interpret policies, prepare documents, organize tasks, maintain records, perform calculations, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing priorities is essential.Education typically includes a high school diploma or GED and two years of administrative experience. Public sector experience is desirable. A valid California Class C driver license and a satisfactory driving record are required.To apply, submit a completed employment application and cover letter by the application deadline.

Applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and qualifications. A limited number of candidates may be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include written, oral, and/or performance examinations.