Salary : $58,512.48 - $72,830.68 Annually
Location : La Mirada 90638, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2025-23
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 03/11/2025
Closing Date: 4/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Description Under general supervision of the City Manager, performs a variety of highly skilled administrative secretarial duties in support of department functions.
Typical Duties Performed(These examples do not include all the duties which may be assigned)
- Provides general secretarial services to department staff, including City Manager. May be required to provide secretarial duties for commissions or committees.
- Types a variety of complex forms, reports, contracts, and technical and general correspondence.
- Schedules appointments; arranges conferences and meetings for City Council and City Manager.
- Screens calls, visitors, and mail; answers inquiries regarding departmental policy and procedure.
- Oversees clerical staff.
- Adheres to City and departmental policies and procedures; performs related work duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Current practices and procedures. Business English, including vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Ability to: Type accurately at minimum rate of 55 words per minute. Shorthand skills desirable. Demonstrate competence in the use of personal computers, specifically in word processing and spreadsheet software. Utilize quality customer service skills and techniques. Exercise good judgement, courtesy, and tact in receiving office calls and in using proper discretion handling issues. Think and work effectively under pressure.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible secretarial experience is required.
Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent is required.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license is required.
A valid typing certificate.
Note: A valid typing certificate must be within the last 6 months of the job posting date, issued by an employment or school agency, with a minimum skill of 55 net words per minute. The certificate must be on an official letterhead, and must include the agency's contact information for verification purposes.
Supplemental Information Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. Consideration and approval for a salary higher than the first step is done on a case-by-case basis.
SELECTION PROCESS: A completed online application, typing certificate, and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for this position. Resumes are accepted along with the application form but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will be screened based on the qualifications for the job as described. Applications evaluated as best matching the needs of the City will continue in the selection process. The selection process may include any or all of the following: oral interview(s), a written or practical examination, a skills test, and an assessment center examination. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Office.
Note: A valid typing certificate must be within the last 6 months of the job posting date, issued by an employment or school agency, with a minimum skill of 55 net words per minute. The certificate must be on an official letterhead, and must include the agency's contact information for verification purposes.
Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment requirements to include live scan fingerprinting and a medical examination as part of the Selection Process. Candidates who do not pass any portion of the above processes will be disqualified and removed from proceeding in the selection process.
The provisions of any job flyer or job application do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The provisions may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of La Mirada offers a competitive compensation and benefits package based on the adopted Appointments are normally made at the first step of a five step salary range. One year of City service is required to advance to the next pay step in the salary range.
For detailed salary and benefits information, see current
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A valid typing certificate with 55 net words per minute is required for your application to be considered. A valid typing certificate must be within the last 6 months of the job posting date, issued by an employment or school agency, with a minimum skill of 55 net words per minute. The certificate must be on an official letterhead, and must include the agency's contact information for verification purposes.Did you attach a valid typing certificate?
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Describe your experience working with elected officials and management, especially in regard to arranging schedules, setting appointments, preparing correspondence, and maintaining sensitive information.
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Describe your approach to prioritizing assignments and managing various tasks.
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Share your experience answering telephone calls, providing quality customer service, and responding to dissatisfied callers.
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