Senior Administrative Specialist – Government & Dept Support

City of Santa Clara; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Clara is seeking an advanced administrative support class to provide department-level administrative services. This role reports to a Department Director and involves tact, discretion, independent judgment, and frequent public contact with officials, boards, businesses, and residents.

You will support policy administration, supervise clerical staff as needed, and participate in the examination process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible secretarial or office administrative experience with frequent public contact.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to manage department functions.
• Regularly contact government officials, board or commission members, and representatives of business or community organizations, the public, and City staff to exchange information and explain policies and procedures.
• May direct work of other office staff and handle confidential information.

Skills

Administrative support

Office administration

Public interaction

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

The City of Santa Clara is seeking an advanced administrative support class to provide department-level administrative services. This role reports to a Department Director and involves tact, discretion, independent judgment, and frequent public contact with officials, boards, businesses, and residents.

You will support policy administration, supervise clerical staff as needed, and participate in the examination process.