Are you an administrative support/secretarial professional looking for an opportunity for growth and development? Do you desire to be a part of a dynanmic team? If so, The City of San Bernardino invites you to apply to be the new Executive Assistant in the Office of the City Manager!

The Position:
The City of San Bernardino is seeking an outgoing self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment responsible for performing complex, responsible, highly sensitive and confidential office administrative and executive support functions in support of the Office of the City Manager.

• be an effective communicator (written and oral).
• provide exceptional customer service to the public.
• excel in using discretion and sound judgment to tactfully mitigate potentially sensitive situations.
• possess knowledge of City government organization, functions, policies, and rules & regulations, including the role of elected officials and appointed board and commission members.
• possess knowledge of office management techniques and budgeting principles and practices.
• work well in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• be flexible and adaptable to change.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D.; and six (6) years of increasingly responsible office, administrative, or secretarial experience, at least three (3) of which were at an executive assistant level; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Associates degree preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid California driver’s license is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to manipulate, handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment, reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information

City Benefits:The City offers an attractive compensation and benefit package, that includes:

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  Retirement - Participation in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Tier I Employees hired before 10/3/11: CalPERS 2.7% at 55; Classic members with less than 6 months separation: CalPERS 2% at 55, single highest year plan. New members, CalPERS 2% at 62, three highest year average plan.
• Health Insurance
  • The City contributes $1,125.00 (Employee Only), $1,377.00 (Employee 1), or $1,841.00 (Employee Family) for medical, dental and vision premiums.
  • Eligible employees who waive all medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental AD&D benefits will receive an annual “Health Insurance Waiver Stipend” of $4,000.00 every first paycheck of December.
• Leave
  • Vacation - 80 hours annually , accrued bi-weekly; available for use after one (1) year.
  • Sick Leave - 96 hours annually, accrued bi-weekly; available for use after ninety (90) days.
  • 13 holidays, plus 18 hours of floating holiday time.

• Other - Optional Deferred Compensation Plan, flexible benefits plan, pre-tax childcare plan, employee assistance program, and all other benefits which are received by Management/Confidential unit employees of the City per Memorandum of Understanding.

• Application Review
• Online Skills Assessment (tentatively scheduled for the week of 4/22/24)
• Oral Examination (tentatively scheduled for the week of 4/29/24)

• Pre-employment Medical Exam, including drug test.
• Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Employment/Professional Reference Check.

Health Insurance - Eligible to receive a City contribution of $1,125.00 (Employee only), $1,377.00 (Employee 1) or $1,841.00 (Employee Family) to help offset health, dental and vision premiums. Eligible employees who waive all medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental AD&D benefits will recieve an annual "Health Insurance Waiver Stipend" of $4,000.00 every first paycheck of December.
Retirement for Current Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are current members of California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7% @ 55; highest single year of compensation.
Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who are not a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% @ 62; 3 year final compensation. New members will be obligated to pay 50% of the “normal cost” of their retirement benefits as required by State law.