Administrative Specialist (Closed Promotional)

CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA
350 Main Street, El Segundo, California 90245 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 06, 2025
  • Salary: $4,748.86 - $5,772.26 Monthly USD
  • Full Time
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Job Description

    Description

    The current vacancy is in Public Works Department, Water Division, however this Eligibility List may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.

    Under general supervision, performs a full range of office and/or administrative support work requiring the application of specialized technical-related/administrative knowledge and the exercise of initiative, independent judgment and decision making.

    Essential Job Functions

    Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

    Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
    Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

    Performs administrative/secretarial duties for a department and/or program area; independently prepares correspondence and selected reports for review/signature and on behalf of administrative superior; independently prepares, reviews and checks documents, records, and forms for accuracy, completeness and conformance with applicable rules and regulations; prepares and/or assists in the preparation of notices, applications, resolutions and other documents.

    Represents a department and/or program area to the public; receives and evaluates citizen complaints and initiates appropriate course of action; provides information to others requiring in-depth knowledge of work unit/department programs and operations; provides information to others requiring interpretation and/or enforcement of department and City policies.

    Maintains records of departmental expenditures; assists in preparation of department budget; reviews, prepares and may authorize purchase requisitions and payment of invoices; orders supplies and equipment; collects and compiles statistical, financial and other information for special or periodic reports.

    Assists in the operation of an office; maintains complex filing systems; verifies/calculates cash receipts for bank deposits.

    Provides training and guidance to support staff.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Education: Graduation from high school or GED
    Experience : T hree (3) years increasingly responsible secretarial/office administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Licensing/Certification Requirements: None.
    Working Conditions: Typical office environment.

    Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

    The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.

    CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CEA)
    Benefit Summary - Effective 5/17/2019

    PERS Retirement : Tier I-2%@55 . Tier II-2%@60 for individuals employed by the City on or after 12/30/12 who are already PERS members. Tier I and II members single highest year coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. Employee required contribution is 8% of pensionable income. PERS 2%@62 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13 have three year average coordinated with Social Security and Medicare and payment of 50% of normal cost (6.75%).

    Social Security: The City matches employee’s Social Security contribution, which is 6.2% of your salary and is made on a pre-tax basis. The 2025 Social Security income cap is $176,100.

    Retiree Medical: City offers paid retiree medical insurance at same rate as active employees.

    Medical Insurance : $1,800 per month for employee and dependents' medical insurance under PERS.

    Educational Incentive : Up to $334.21 for B.A. if job doesn't require it. Must be approved by Department Head. Future employees hired on or after May 10, 2017 not eligible.

    Optical/Dental/Life/AD&D : $184.25 per month City contribution. Employee & eligible dependents may be covered for optical and dental. $50,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates. AD&D insurance policies provided for employees.

    Flexible Spending Account (FSA) : Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee-paid insurance, medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

    State Disability Insurance (SDI) : Coverage provided through State Employment Development Department for short-term disability. There is a 1% Employee deduction for this benefit.

    Long-Term Disability: City provides fully-paid LTD insurance. Continuance of 66 2/3% of first $9,750 of employee's salary after a 60-day waiting period. Applies to non-job related occurrences.

    Work Schedule: 9/80 with alternating Fridays off.

    Holidays : 11 fixed paid holidays plus 2 days of Personal Leave per year.

    Vacation Leave : 96 hours (1-5 years); 120 hours (6 - 10 years); 144 hours (11 - 15 years): 176 hours (16+ years). Leave can be used after 6 months of service. Annual cash conversion option.

    Sick Leave : 8 hours per month.

    Bereavement Leave: Three (3) working days [one workweek where travel is 500 miles or more] for qualifying incident. Two (2) additional unpaid days may be taken.

    Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $1,750 per year for tuition and books.

    Longevity Pay: Up to $66.84/mo for 5 yrs of service; Up to $133.68 for 10 yrs of service; Up to $200.53/mo for 15 yrs of service. Future employees hired on or after May 10, 2017 not eligible.

    Uniform Allowance : Dollar amount varies for specific classes.

    Other : Voluntary participation in Credit Union; Long-Term Care (premiums paid by employee); Mission Square 457 Deferred Compensation Program; Payroll Direct Deposit.

    Revised: 12/12; 2/13; 1/14; 2/15; 8/16; 5/17;5/19; 8/22; 3/25

    Closing Date/Time: 6/19/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of El Segundo
    • City of El Segundo

    This beautiful coastal community, located adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport, has a resident population of approximately 16,000 and a day time population in excess of 80,000. The community is a conservative, family oriented town during evenings and on weekends, but it is also a bustling center of commercial and industrial activity during business hours. Current issues include maintaining the community's quality of life (traffic, density, public safety), business retention and attraction, and assuring the long term economic stability of the community. El Segundo is a full service city with a total of approximately 280 employees and an annual budget of $51 million.

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