Executive Assistant II - At Will - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The County of Riverside's Environmental Health Department has an opportunity for an Executive Assistant II - At Will that will be assigned to Riverside.
Under general direction, performs a wide variety of administrative/secretarial support duties for an agency/department head requiring independent judgment and action including but not limited to: managing the Executive Team's calendar, coordinating and schedule meetings and greeting clients.
Incumbents in this class provide staff support to a department head of a medium or small department and/or one or more top-level manager(s). This class differs from the higher-level class of Executive Assistant II - At-Will in that incumbents in the latter class perform work and have responsibility and authority for contacts that are at the highest levels of senior management and are of the most difficult and sensitive nature. The higher level of management supported and contacts required also distinguishes this class from the work performed by the lower-level Secretary l/II series.
This class has been designated At-Will in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (8) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the County Executive Officer. The application of this provision affects employees hired on or after February 18, 2016.
The Department desires candidates with professional experience in scheduling meetings, coordinating projects, intra-department coordination and that have knowledge of environmental health programs. Candidates with knowledge of HazMat Program, Land Use Program or the Solid Waste Program are highly encouragedto apply.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Environmental Health is a multifaceted department dedicated to protecting the health of people and the environment in Riverside County. Their mission, "to enhance the quality of life in Riverside County," is accomplished through a dedicated staff of professionals including licensed and/or certified inspectors overseeing and enforcing numerous programs, from food facility inspections to hazardous waste designed to protect both the public and the environment.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Research, compile, and summarize information, data and statistics for regular and specialized reports.
• Prepare correspondence and reports independently; prepare itineraries and coordinate meetings/participants' schedules; arrange appointments and maintain manager's calendar; make travel arrangements for manager and staff; sort, screen, prioritize, and route incoming mail.
• Screen telephone calls and visitors, and direct them to the appropriate parties; answer questions and assist staff and the public obtaining information about agency/departmental policies and procedures.
• Establish, maintain, and direct the preservation of a variety of complex and/or confidential records; maintain and distribute agency/departmental procedures and rules; prepare, recommend, and establish office standards and procedures.
• Prioritize correspondence along with appropriate background materials for manager's review, reply, and disposition.
• Serve as liaison between manager and subordinates, other managers, other county agencies/ departmental staff and governmental agencies, and the public.
• Take and transcribe dictation directly, or from notes or recordings.
• Supervise clerical staff; review outgoing correspondence, reports, and material for accuracy, grammar, and consistency with administrative policy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Experience: One year as an Executive Assistant I or two years as a Secretary I or II with the County of Riverside.
OPTION II
Experience: Three years of clerical experience, two years of which must have been in an administrative support and/or secretarial capacity with responsibilities for: screening calls, maintaining an appointment calendar, composing correspondence, and researching, compiling, and preparing reports. (Completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units from an accredited college or university, or 360 hours of training from an accredited occupational training program in secretarial sciences, office practices, business education, or a related field to the assignment may substitute for up to one year of the general clerical experience.)
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Organizational operations sufficient to analyze, evaluate, and develop procedures and methods affecting the commitment of agency/departmental resources and administrative and clerical operations of a managerial office; current office methods and practices including automated equipment, filing systems, business correspondence, receptionist techniques, and report writing; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Ability to: Manage departmental records; use office equipment for such functions as the Internet, e-mail, on-line services, and PC software; research, develop, and prepare data for management presentations; organize meeting plans and schedule appointments; provide effective client service and public relations; display strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) .
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Environmental Health Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact the Ebelyn Skinner at eskinner@rivco.org.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.