City of Ventura
ExecutiveAssistant
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“Executive Assistant at City of Ventura. Provide front office support. Provide customer service support”
Industry & Context.
Valid California Class C driver license may be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Completion of high school, Keyboarding abilities sufficient, Four years advanced clerical/secretarial/administrative support experience
What You'll Do.
Provide front office support
Provide customer service support
Direct questions to appropriate staff
Exercise lead responsibility over clerical staff
Manage daily office operations
Prepare correspondence
Review correspondence
Process correspondence
Respond to routine inquiries
Respond to routine communications
Transcribe recordings
Proofread materials for accuracy
Proofread materials for clarity
Maintain electronic records
Maintain physical records
Organize electronic records
Organize physical records
Compile data for reports
Compile data for special projects
Compile data for operational needs
Retrieve data for reports
Retrieve data for special projects
Retrieve data for operational needs
Assist with records management
Support administrative functions
Support fiscal functions
Process purchase orders
Monitor budget activity
Monitor account activity
Assist with contract coordination
Assist with vendor coordination
Gather contract information
Gather vendor information
Track contract documentation
Track vendor documentation
Monitor contract deadlines
Monitor vendor deadlines
Ensure required approvals are complete
Ensure supporting materials are complete
Provide administrative support for scheduling
Assist with travel arrangements
Assist with logistical arrangements
Interpret departmental procedures
Apply departmental procedures
Respond to employee inquiries
Respond to applicant inquiries
Respond to public inquiries
Support special projects
Support department initiatives
Full Job Description
_Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site:_ [_www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs_](http://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs) _. Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted._ **Pay & Benefits** Whether you're starting your career journey or seeking new opportunities, we welcome all and offer: * Competitive [pay](https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/941/Job-Descriptions-Salary-Schedule) and [benefits](https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2610/Benefits-Summary) * Strong support for professional development * Vacation & Holiday Compensation * Deferred Compensation * CalPERS Retirement * Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay * Eligibility as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer Pay (Hourly DOQ): * Executive Assistant - $34.0812 - $41.4176 **About the Opportunity** The City of Ventura is seeking a customer service-oriented and detail-focused Executive Assistant to join our Human Resources Department. This position serves as a key point of contact for employees, applicants, retirees, and members of the public, providing front office support, responding to inquiries, coordinating communications, and assisting with a variety of administrative functions. We are looking for a professional, approachable, and highly organized individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to providing exceptional customer service. Key responsibilities include: * Provides front office and customer service support for the department, including answering phones, greeting visitors, responding to inquiries, and directing questions to appropriate staff or resources. May exercise lead responsibility over clerical staff and daily office operations as assigned. * Prepares, reviews, and processes a variety of correspondence, forms, and documents. Independently responds to routine inquiries and communications. May take meeting notes, transcribe recordings, and proofread materials for accuracy and clarity. * Maintains and organizes
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