Executive Administrative Secretary to County Leadership

Alameda County; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans

Dental – HMO & PPO Plans

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts - Health

Job summary

Alameda County is seeking a Secretary II to perform a range of difficult secretarial and clerical duties under general supervision. The role supports administrative leadership, coordinates schedules, and manages confidential records with precision.

The ideal candidate will have strong English, office software skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced public office. This is a demanding, detail-oriented position offering growth within the County’s community development activities.

Qualifications

• Typing proficiency of not less than 40 wpm.
• Experience in secretarial/clerical duties.
• Ability to prepare clear reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating agenda preparation and scheduling meeting activities for a regulatory County Board or Commission.
• Serving as secretary to an administrator reporting directly to the head of an agency or department.
• Serving as secretary to the head of a department with responsibilities to the electorate or County officials.
• Serving as secretary to a group of Municipal Court Judges.
• Relieving an administrator of administrative details and handling confidential records.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Secretarial support

Scheduling

Report drafting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Job description

Alameda County is seeking a Secretary II to perform a range of difficult secretarial and clerical duties under general supervision. The role supports administrative leadership, coordinates schedules, and manages confidential records with precision.

The ideal candidate will have strong English, office software skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced public office. This is a demanding, detail-oriented position offering growth within the County’s community development activities.