Administrative Assistant I

Description

SALARY: $29.15 - $35.44 / Hour

OPENING DATE: 3/2/2026

CLOSING DATE: 3/16/2026 at 1:00 PM (Pacific Time)

THE POSITION: Under direction, performs difficult, and often sensitive and confidential secretarial and office administrative duties for the City Manager or Department Head; oversees a small group of office support staff in a lead capacity.

Representative Duties

In addition to the above, the following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the essential duties of the position. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: As directed, oversees the work of assigned permanent and temporary staff; assists in establishing goals and objectives for the organizational unit to which assigned; may compile budget figures and assist in administering and monitoring the annual budget; maintains unit personnel records and coordinates the administration of annual performance appraisal process for the unit; may oversee and monitor routine department purchasing functions; researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports; makes arithmetic or statistical calculations; provides information to the public or to City staff that may require the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules or procedures: organizes and maintains departmental files; types correspondence, reports, agendas, forms, and specialized documents from drafts, notes, dictated recordings, or brief instructions, using a personal computer; proofreads and reviews materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies and regulations; enters and retrieves data and compiles reports from on-line or personal computer systems: attends to a variety of office administrative details such as ordering supplies, arranging for the repair of equipment, transmitting information, and keeping reference materials up to date; receives and screens visitors and telephone calls, providing information which may require sensitivity and use of independent judgment; maintains an executive calendar, coordinating and scheduling meetings, by screening requests, and ensuring effective time management; may sort, prioritize and route incoming mail or determine appropriate action to be taken.

Full Job Descriptions: Administrative Assistant I

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application, resume & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• Graduated from high school or GED equivalent; AND
• Five (5) years of advanced secretarial or office administrative experience, of which one year must be at a department/division secretary or above

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT: All applicants must attach a Typing Certificate (dated within the last two years of application submittal) certifying 50 NET WORDS PER MINUTE with the application. Note: We WILL accept typing certificates obtained on-line. Click here for Typing Certificate Locations .

Highly desirable:

Ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive communications, experience working with senior level executives, experience working directly with department head, vice presidents, C.E.O.’s, etc.

OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Full job descriptions linked above.

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): Week of March 23rd, 2026 (Tentative)

The method of examination may include one or more of the following: written exam; oral exam; evaluation of education, training, experience or other qualifications as shown by the application, or by other information submitted, or by the record; questionnaires submitted to references; or any other appropriate measure of fitness. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• Police Trainee Unit
• Supervisory & Management Unit

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb Employee Benefits page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement Info page for additional information.

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• City of Bakersfield

• 661-326-3206

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