Administrative Assistant I — Organized, Detail‑Driven Support

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life, and视视

401(k) with matching and 457 plan

CalPERS retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is hiring an Administrative Assistant I at the Soto St Facility in Los Angeles, CA. This entry‑level role supports a wide range of administrative activities and is ideal for someone who thrives with organization, accuracy, and reliability.

You’ll prepare documents, manage inquiries, compile reports, handle petty cash and card reconciliations, maintain databases, and support timekeeping processes.

Qualifications

• Administrative work experience required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to explain rules and procedures clearly.
• Experience handling basic records, reports, and inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare letters and reports from rough drafts and format documents.
• Answer inquiries and provide information on institutional operations.
• Extract information for periodic or special reports.
• Process petty cash requisitions and reimbursements; monitor funds.
• Perform corporate credit card purchases, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Maintain databases and update records as needed.
• File documents, maintain records, and purge or index files.
• Order, receive, and maintain office supplies.
• May assist with timekeeping submissions and verify entries.

Skills

Administrative experience

Detail oriented

Timekeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is hiring an Administrative Assistant I at the Soto St Facility in Los Angeles, CA. This entry‑level role supports a wide range of administrative activities and is ideal for someone who thrives with organization, accuracy, and reliability.

You’ll prepare documents, manage inquiries, compile reports, handle petty cash and card reconciliations, maintain databases, and support timekeeping processes.