Executive Assistant -Finance

Executive Assistant -Finance City of Murrieta - 4.2 Murrieta, CA Job Details Full-time $37.69 - $45.81 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Task prioritization Full Job Description JOB Connected by Amazing Employees •Applications will be accepted until the closing date or until 250 applications have been received, whichever occurs first•The City of Murrieta is accepting applications for the position of Executive Assistant to fill one (1) current vacancy in our Finance Department . The eligibility list established may be used to fill upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to one (1) year.

DEFINITION

Under direction, performs a variety of complex office administrative, secretarial, and clerical duties in support of an assigned Department Director and related management, professional, and supervisory staff, including planning, organizing, and overseeing the operations and functions of the assigned office; coordinates assigned programs, projects, and services with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; interacts frequently with the public and provides information or directs questions and requests to the appropriate staff; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from an assigned Department Director. May provide technical and functional direction and training to lower level staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the highest-level general class in the administrative office support series responsible for performing a wide variety of complex office administrative, secretarial, and clerical duties for an assigned Department Director and related management, professional, and supervisory staff. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform specialized, confidential, and technical office support duties to an assigned department as well as performing various research and budgetary support functions. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines and methods to complete assignments. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements. This class is distinguished from the Senior Executive Assistant in that the latter is a single-position specialized class that provides complex administrative support to the City Manager's office, including the City Manager, Mayor, and City Council.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, or remove job duties as necessary and will make reasonable accommodations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to enable qualified individuals to perform the position's essential functions. The omission of a specific duty does not preclude it from being assigned if it is similar, related, or logically aligned with the role's overall responsibilities . Relieves Department Director of a variety of administrative details by assisting with duties of an advanced, complex, and sensitive nature; plans, organizes, and carries out administrative assignments and special projects related to assigned department, including assisting with budget preparation, planning, and implementation; recommends organizational or procedural changes affecting support activities; recommends improvements in work flow, procedures, and use of equipment and forms Collects and compiles material for review and analysis; provides recommendations for changes in programs, policies, or procedures to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness of operations Coordinates and participates in the preparation of department budget; monitors budget expenditures and revenues; initiates department purchases for office supplies and other items as assigned; authorizes payment of invoices Performs other financial and accounting related duties, including receiving payments and reconciling them with purchasing orders, tracking vendor and invoice information, assisting with bid requests, price quotes, purchase and expenditure requests, and purchase orders Organizes and carries out administrative assignments; researches, compiles, and organizes information and data from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to programs in assigned area; checks and tabulates standard mathematical or statistical data; prepares and assembles reports, manuals, articles, announcements, and other informational materials Composes, types, and edits a variety of documents including detailed and often confidential correspondence, forms, memos, reports, statistical reports, invitations, graphic materials, and specialized documents for the Department Director and other management and department staff from rough draft, dictation equipment, handwritten copy, verbal instructions, or from other material; proofreads materials for accuracy, completeness, compliance with departmental policies, format, and English usage, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling; inputs and retrieves data and text using a computer Verifies and reviews forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; applies departmental and program policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, and files Designs and implements file, index, tracking, and record keeping systems May maintain department personnel files, including processing personnel action forms and sensitive/confidential personnel issues, preparing supervisor generated performance evaluation forms, processing accident/incident/workers' compensation claim forms, filing pertinent documents, maintaining files in a secure location, and providing information to supervisors and managers May serve as secretary to a board, commission, or special task force; provides a variety of support to City boards, committees, and task forces, including coordinating and scheduling meetings, appointments, and speaking engagements; reserving meeting rooms; maintaining reports; compiling and distributing agenda packets; attending meetings; formatting and distributing minutes; and following-up on decisions as required Prepares and processes reports, forms, and records, such as City Council agenda items, claims filed against the City, payroll, requests for payments, requests for proposals, bid packages, contracts and agreements, and reimbursement requests Coordinates and integrates department services and activities with other agencies and City departments Coordinates travel arrangements and accommodations for department personnel and submits all related paperwork Maintains calendars and makes meeting arrangements; schedules meetings between City staff or between City staff and other groups or organizations; arranges for necessary set-up and materials to be available at meetings Receives and screens visitors, telephone calls, emails, and regular mail; provides information to the public to ensure an understanding of departmental and City policies and procedures and handles issues that may require sensitivity and use of sound independent judgment; listens to questions and explains procedures according to existing guidelines; refers matters to appropriate City staff and/or takes or recommends action to resolve the request or complaints/follow up to ensure issue has been appropriately handled May provide technical and functional direction and training to assigned subordinates to ensure office work flow is maintained and office goals are met; assigns work according to changes in workload priorities; evaluates office and administrative functions to recommend changes in office procedures Completes special projects as assigned Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols Performs other duties as assigned

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications includes High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), supplemented by college-level coursework and/or specialized courses and Five (5) years of responsible secretarial experience or two (2) years of experience equivalent to an Administrative Assistant with the City of Murrieta

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Ability to travel to meetings, trainings, site visits, and special events throughout the City may be required. Employee must have access to reliable transportation as needed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Disaster Service Workers In accordance with government code 3100, "Disaster Service Workers" (DSW) during emergencies. This law stipulates that public employees can be assigned to emergency activities to support the public's health, safety, and property during natural, man-made, or war-caused disasters. Tier 1 - Basic Pre-Employment Requirements Final candidates must successfully complete a basic pre-employment screening process, which includes a Department of Justice Live Scan (DOJ/LS) background check and a non-safety pre-employment physical examination to ensure the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION APPLICATION PROCEDURE A

City application form and resume must be submitted online. Applicants can apply online at www.

MurrietaCA.gov.

SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. The examination process may include a combination of appraisal interviews, performance tests, and writing exercises designed to evaluate the candidates' skills, training, and experience. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list. The City reserves the right to merge eligibility lists as needed. Final selection is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Murrieta is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment practices such as recruitment, selection, and promotions are administered in a manner designed to ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), marital or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, disability, or any other basis that is inconsistent with federal, state or local laws.

THE COMMUNITY

Located just north of San Diego County, the City of Murrieta is home to approximately 120,000 people. Central to all of Southern California, residents of Murrieta live in one of the safest cities in the U.S. With top-ranked schools, 53 parks, and 1,300 acres of parks, trails, and open space, it is consistently ranked the top place to live in SW Riverside County. With a dynamic business environment, one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state, and a high median income. Murrieta offers its residents an exceptional quality of life in an engaged and connected community.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Organization:

MPC Adopted:

6/2018