Office Assistant I

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled (First Review of Applications will be Monday, June 29, 2026)

Salary:

$21.50-$28.83 per hour, plus excellent benefits. Salary effective as of July 1, 2026 (COLA): $22.17-$29.72 per hour, plus excellent benefits.

Work Schedule:

This position works a 4/10 work schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Closed from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. for lunch. The City of Twentynine Palms is hiring for Full-Time Office Assistant I. The Office Assistant I is assigned to all duties of the front desk at City Hall including serving as a general receptionist and information center for the City of Twentynine Palms while providing a high level of professional customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff. Under direct supervision of the City Manager, this position provides information to the general public, operates multiple telephone lines, screens phone calls to appropriate City staff, receives and processes all City mail, performs cashiering duties including accounts receivable, and directs City Hall visitors to appropriate departments. The position performs general clerical duties including searching records and files for readily identified information, completes a variety of routine to complex office and administrative support requiring thorough knowledge of various departments as well as their policies, procedures, and operating details; prepares correspondence using independent judgment in content and style; interacts frequently with the public and explains City and/or departmental policies and procedures; and performs related work as required. This position may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in person or over the phone in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. (Please see job description for full description of essential job functions and qualifications.)

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

Must possess an equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. One (1) year of varied administrative support experience involving public contact and customer service. Proficient in Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Office) is desired.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License to be maintained throughout employment, including satisfactory driving record and valid automobile insurance. Full job description and position requirements may be obtained with the job application. Applications and job description are available at City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms (760) 367-6799 and on the City's website at www.29palms.org . City Hall Hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. for lunch.