Administrative Assistant I – Coyote Point Marina (Open and Promotional) - County of San Mateo

The San Mateo County Parks Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant I for the Coyote Point Marina. Under general supervision, the Administrative Assistant assists management and Administrative Assistant II personnel in such activities as answering and making phone calls; customer service; procuring goods and services; basic accounting; reviewing and providing recommendations to improve department policies and procedures; managing records and data; implementing new systems; and performing administrative work as required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal (departmental) and external customers.
• Proficiency in using modern office technologies and equipment.
• Advanced proficiency with desktop systems, database management, and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent problem solving and resourcefulness skills.
• Ability to manage a large and varied workload with changing and conflicting deadlines.
• Proven organizational and time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and handle time-sensitive matters.
• Strong analytical skills and have keen attention to detail.
• Ability to produce quality work under fluctuating workloads with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to exercise a high degree of discretion, exercise good judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the general public.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact positively with a variety of people in different situations.