DUTIES SUMMARY

Under general supervision,  to perform varied and highly responsible and complex administrative support tasks of a paraprofessional nature; coordinate section administrative office activities in support of a division, and/or perform highly technical operational functions in support of ongoing activities and projects for a major division; may perform lead and training duties; exercise regular and substantial independent judgment and procedural knowledge in performing work requiring interpretation of rules, regulations, procedures, policies, and guidelines; perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This class is the advanced, technical and para-professional level in the office support series. This class is distinguished from the journey level Senior Office Assistant by the higher complexity confidential, and technical nature of assignments.  Incumbents in this class serve as the key coordinator for Section administrative office activities, perform lead and training duties, and perform diverse and complex technical support work requiring technical or in-depth knowledge and training in specialized areas, projects, or programs, requiring application and understanding of the specialized or technical area.   Incumbents are required to exercise substantial and regular independent judgment in performing work assignments, to handle and prioritize multiple high-level technical responsibilities for assigned functional area independently and possess substantial knowledge and understanding of the functions of the work unit operations in performance of work assignments.   Supervision and direction are received from an Administrative Coordinator or Section Head. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:       Graduation from high school, or equivalent, preferably supplemented by the completion of specialized office, business, or computer coursework; 

Experience:      Three (3) years of progressively responsible office/administrative experience (equivalent to a Senior Office Assistant at San Bernardino Municipal Water Department) in performing journey/advanced level administrative, technical, financial, and/or customer service functions; and ability to demonstrate word processing, database, and/or spreadsheet proficiency at an advanced level (depending on position) and keyboard at a speed of 45 wpm.

                        Technical utility experience such as office engineering, energy auditing, and production analysis is highly desirable.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license.  For out of state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required and a valid Class “C” California driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c).   

PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work involves exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease.  There is frequent need to stand, sit, stoop, walk, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.  Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office setting and operate office equipment, transport materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds, and to travel to various locations.  Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens and other printed documents.  Must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.   Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Salary: $29.2351 to $37.4234 hourly

Apply online at: www.sbmwd.org

Recruitment opens 7/8/2024 at 8:00 a.m. and closes when first 25 qualified applications are received or 7/21/2024, whichever occurs first.

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