Management Assistant

City of Bakersfield; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bakersfield seeks an experienced professional to perform a broad range of administrative, personnel, budget, grants, legislative and fiscal activities under the City Manager, with on-the-job training and career advancement across city departments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, one year of related experience, and the ability to pass a background check; a California driver’s license may be required. A Master’s is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or related field.
• One (1) year of experience related to public or business administration.
• Equivalent combination of training, certification and experience may be substituted.
• Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license may be required.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in resolving departmental administrative problems by identifying and analyzing the problem.
• Assists in preparing, reviewing, and editing departmental budget requests.
• Assists in analyzing, developing, installing, modifying and reviewing administrative systems and procedures.
• Collects, organizes, and records data for recurring reports.
• Assists in investigating, evaluating, and making recommendations on fiscal, budgetary, legislative, or human resources matters.
• May participate in contract negotiations.

Skills

Budget analysis

Data collection

Report writing

Public administration knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or related field

Master’s degree in Business or Public Administration or related field

Job description

SALARY: $32.94 - $40.03 / Hour

OPENING DATE: 09/03/2026

CLOSING DATE: 09/17/2026 AT 1:00 P.M. (PACIFIC TIME)

THE POSITION: Under direction of the City Manager, performs a broad range of professional work in connection with administrative, personnel, budget, grants, legislative and/or fiscal activities in various City departments; receives on-the-job training and experience in preparation for career advancement in various professional areas; and does other work as assigned.

Essential Duties

Assists in resolving departmental administrative problems by identifying, analyzing and focusing on the nature of the problem; collecting and interpreting data; determining alternative solutions and consequences; recommending a course of action; and preparing reports and documentation as necessary. Assists in preparing, reviewing, and editing departmental budget requests. Assists in analyzing, developing, installing, modifying and reviewing administrative systems and procedures. Collects, organizes, and records data for recurring reports. May review, analyze, and prepare recommendations relating to routine proposed legislation. Assists in investigating, evaluating, and making recommendations on requests from operating divisions, bureaus or departments relating to fiscal, budgetary, legislative, or human resources matters. May investigate, analyze, and make recommendations on departmental budget requests, labor relations matters, management audits, and contract negotiations.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration or related field.
• One (1) year of experience related to public or business administration
• An equivalent combination of training, certification and experience may be substituted for the above requirements
• Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license may be required.
• Must be able to pass a background check

Highly Desirable

• Master’s Degree in Business or Public Administration or related field.
• Experience working in local government

Oral Appraisal Interview (Weighted 100%): Week of September 28, 2026 (Tentative)

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.