Administrative Assistant I/II — Growth & Impact

City of Palm Desert; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Palm Desert seeks an Administrative Assistant I/II to provide technical administrative support across departments, under supervision. You will prepare documents, manage records, liaise with the public, and assist in staff reporting and project support.

The role offers varied duties and room to grow within a dynamic municipal environment. Entry-level candidates start with foundational responsibilities, while II level may handle complex tasks, board support, and confidential material.

Qualifications

• 60 semester units in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Two years of clerical support experience.
• Four years of clerical/administrative/office support experience for Administrative Assistant II.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical administrative support for an assigned department, division, or program.
• Prepares and processes applications, licenses, bid documents, contracts, agreements, warrants, and staff reports.
• Serves as liaison for the assigned area and responds to public requests and inquiries.
• Maintains accurate databases, records, and files and ensures compliance with retention schedules.
• Attends meetings as recording secretary and prepares minutes and related notices.

Education

60 semester units in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible and varied clerical support experience

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible clerical, administrative, and office support experience (for II)

Job description

City of Palm Desert seeks an Administrative Assistant I/II to provide technical administrative support across departments, under supervision. You will prepare documents, manage records, liaise with the public, and assist in staff reporting and project support.

The role offers varied duties and room to grow within a dynamic municipal environment. Entry-level candidates start with foundational responsibilities, while II level may handle complex tasks, board support, and confidential material.