Description
The City of Livermore is looking for an Administrative Assistant - click here for the job announcement!
This vacancy supports the Community Development Department and its Director.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs difficult and responsible para-professional level duties including financial and administrative work; researches and analyzes data; prepares technical and administrative reports; and performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this classification work within the framework of City policy and are expected to exercise considerable independent judgment in solving the most difficult and sensitive issues related to area of assignment and performing a wide variety of para-professional duties with minimal supervision. The Administrative Assistant is distinguished from the Administrative Technician in that the latter is responsible for technical support of a specific program.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is provided by an assigned manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May provide supervision to clerical, support staff, temporary employees, and volunteers.
Para-Professional Support Functions
Examples of Important and Essential Functions
Performs special studies and writes reports, including agenda items for City Council and/or Boards and Commission meetings; gathers data and performs data analysis on a continuous or special project basis; develops, coordinates and monitors special projects and/or contracts; coordinates and assists in preparing departmental or division budget requests; administers or assists in administering departmental or city-wide programs and/or committees; develops and conducts presentations related to assigned projects; assists manager with a variety of administrative issues and prepares or recommends on process, policy, and procedural modifications; research and compile data gathered from various parties related to assigned programs and/or projects; establishes and maintains a wide variety of records; and develops record keeping procedures.
Administrative Functions
Develops and maintains department financial, budget, administrative, and other records; creates and maintains status documents related to assigned projects; monitors monthly expenditures; may prepare and monitor departmental timecards; interfaces with the Finance Department on financial and budget related matters; may perform secretarial duties for a department head such as calendaring, scheduling meetings, screening and responding to mail and public requests; and may provide staff assistance to advisory boards or commissions, outside agencies, and citizen groups.
Supervisory Functions
May hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff; prepares performance goals and objectives and conducts performance evaluations; recommends employment actions to the Department Head; and may recommend disciplinary action and other employment related actions.
Job Related And Essential Qualifications
Demonstrated Knowledge of:
Operation, policy, and procedures of appropriate city departments; general functions and objectives of municipal government; report writing and analytical techniques; modern office procedures and methods; proper English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and business format; basic principles and practices of budget monitoring; effective communication techniques; personal computer operating systems and software applications; and principles and practices of exceptional customer service.
Demonstrated Skills To
Collect and analyze data; prepare summaries and reports; operate a personal computer utilizing spreadsheet, database, and word processing software; perceive needed changes and initiate suggestions for improvement; interpret and explain policies and procedures; prioritize work assignments; type at a speed necessary for successful job performance; use independent judgment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work as a member of a team to accomplish goals; supervise and train clerical staff; respond to internal and external customers in a professional, creative, and cooperative manner; and exemplify an enthusiastic, resourceful, and effective customer service attitude.
Ability To
Effectively apply the required knowledge and skills in the daily performance of assigned duties; develop solutions using initiative, tact, and good judgement; remain flexible and adapt to changing conditions; read, comprehend, and interpret policies, procedures, laws, ordinances, and regulations; and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Experience, Education And Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience, education and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Experience: Equivalent to one year of progressively responsible para-professional administrative experience including data research and report writing. Supervisory and public sector experience is desirable.
Education: Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, accounting, or other closely related field.
License: May require the possession of an appropriate valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.
Certification: None
Other Requirements: Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime; and attend meetings, workshops, and seminars during work and non-work hours.
Special Requirements: Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to read fine print and computer monitors; converse in person and over the telephone; use a computer keyboard and calculator; bend, stoop, stretch, and reach; and strength to safely lift and carry up of 30 pounds.
CITY OF LIVERMORE
Benefits Summary
Association of Livermore Employees
Please
click here for a copy of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Association of Livermore Employees. The information contained here is a summary of benefits. For a more detailed summary of benefits for all employee groups, click here. Any errors or omissions do not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Updated 1/2025
MOU TERM
10/01/2021 - 09/30/2025
SCHEDULED INCREASES
10/11/2021 2.0% + $725.40/year
10/10/2022 3.5% + $754.56/year
10/09/2023 2.5% + $777.36/year
10/07/2024 2.0% + $796.80/year
CAFETERIA PLAN (MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION)
$1,950/month towards medical, dental, and vision; unused balance paid in cash to employee.
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE (AD & D)
FT - $60,000 EE coverage or PT - $30,000 EE coverage, ER paid
$1,000 dependent coverage, ER paid
EE option to purchase $25,000 additional life insurance & supplemental life to $500,000 (not to exceed 5x annual earnings).
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
ER paid
60% of base monthly earnings to $5,000/month max. (180 day waiting period)
PERS
New City of Livermore EEs are enrolled in the 2% at 60 formula or 2% at 62 formula, depending on eligibility, as per AB 340.
Classic PERS Misc Member– 2% at 60
- Member Rate = 7% EE paid
- Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
- 36 consecutive months Final Comp
- Sick Leave Credit
- 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
- Military Service Credit
New PERS Misc Member- 2% at 62
- Member Rate = 7.5% EE paid
- Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
- 36 consecutive months Final Comp
- Sick Leave Credit
- 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
- Military Service Credit
MEDICARE (Hired after 3/31/86)EE paid 1.45%ER paid 1.45%
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS) ER contribution of 4% of base pay into RHS account.
VACATION ACCRUAL
Years of ServiceAccrual Per Year180.62-5120.126-10135.9811-15160.9416-19180.1820+192.4
Prorated for part-time EE.
Maximum accrual: 340 hours
HOLIDAYS & HOLIDAY-IN-LIEU PAY
Holidays: 12 observed holidays or in lieu day off or if work 2.5 times pay.
Holiday-In-Lieu Pay: EE's assigned receive 7.5% of base salary, paid per pay period
SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL
96.2 hours/year
Pro-rated for part-time EE
Sick Leave Usage
- FAMILY SICK LEAVE: For immediate Family Illness - ½ Annual Sick Leave Accrual.
- PARENTAL LEAVE: For non-birthing parent who becomes a parent due to adoption, foster care placement, or birth of a child - 48 hours
- BEREAVEMENT/ FUNERAL LEAVE (non-immediate family): 3 regularly scheduled workdays of sick leave can be used for aunt or uncle.
FUNERAL LEAVE
3 regularly scheduled workdays max for immediate family.
PERSONAL LEAVE
Full-Time: 16 hours per year
Pro-rated for part-time EE.
PREGNANCY LEAVE & FMLA/CFRA
EE may use accrued leaves in compliance with City Rules & Regs
Benefit provided as per regulations: Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and California Pregnancy Disability Act
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(b)
ER contributes $75 per pay period, with required matching of $75 by EE
2025 Maximum
Normal = $23,500
Age 50+ = $7,500
Catchup Limits = $46,000
Voluntary EE Participation
SECTION 125 PLAN
No ER contribution
2025 Maximum
Dependent Care*: Up to $5,000/year -- *See IRS Pub #503
Unreimbursed Medical: Up to $3,300/year
- Pre-tax Health Care Premiums
- FSA's for Dependent Care
- Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
- Other options offered by plan administrator
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
$850 per year/ paid in equal amounts per pay period
For Public Safety Dispatchers, Senior Public Safety Dispatchers, Supervising Public Safety Dispatchers, Police Clerks, Senior Police Clerk, Supervising Police Clerk, Animal Control Officers, Police Identification Technician, Supervising Property and Evidence Specialist, Property and Evidence Specialist, Community Service Specialists, Crime & Intelligence Analysts, and Crime Prevention Specialist.
SAFETY SHOE ALLOWANCE
Paid annually in July: $200/year for Meter Readers, and employees in Engineering Technician, Neighborhood Preservation Officer, and Building Inspector series who perform field work, and Public Works employees that are required to wear safety shoes or boots.
PRESCRIPTION SAFETY GLASSES
Reimbursement of up to $150/year for purchase of safety prescription glasses for EEs working in locations where there is a risk of eye injuries.
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
EEs regularly assigned to city facilities operating 24/7 - $2.50/hour for all hours worked when assigned to a shift requiring EE work at least 4 hours between 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Public Works EEs: $12.00/day for EE who operates Class A vehicle, min of 50%+ operation/day.
STANDBY PAY
2 hours straight-time for standby on regularly scheduled work day
3 hours straight-time for standby on regularly scheduled days off and fixed City holidays
CALL BACK PAY
3 hours min @ OT rate for FLSA nonexempt. First 3 hours can't be taken as comp time but paid to EE.
WORK IN A HIGHER CLASS
If work min of 3 consecutive workdays, paid @ 5% differential or the minimum of the salary range of the higher classification.
COURT PAY/COURT CANCELLATION PAY
If in connection with EE's usual official duties, 3 hrs min @ OT, or 4 hrs min @ OT for those required to appear on normal day off or on graveyard shift.
SUPPORT SERVICES TRAINING OFFICER PAY
$90/pay period for full pay period while assigned.
BILINGUAL PAY
$60/pay period for both written & conversational. Must be certified by Department Head and approved by Admin Services Director, and used on the job.
$35/pay period for conversation level as certified by Department Head and approved by Admin Services Director.
TELEPHONE PAY
20 minutes and for each minute exceeding 20 minutes at OT rate.
CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
Standard = $40/month (if authorized)
See Administrative Regulation 36 for details.
COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSE PAY
$35/pay period with valid CA Commercial Driver's License and valid DOT medical card.
OT COMP & COMP TIME OFF
OT for > 40 hrs/week or > 8 hrs/day in a reg scheduled day or hrs in excess of those normally scheduled & worked/day @ 1 ½ x reg. pay or Comp Time in lieu of OT for FLSA nonexempt. Accrued Comp Time in excess of 100 hours must be paid out.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
75% reimbursement for tuition & books
For undergraduate studies, $4,000 FY max; $16,000 lifetime max
For graduate studies, $5,000 FY max; $10,000 lifetime max
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
100% reimbursement for required licenses and certifications
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Three (3) sessions per incident per family member. Unlimited telephonic consultations.
FLSA WORK PERIOD
168 hour pay period beginning Monday at 12:01 a.m., ending 7 days later on Sunday at 12:00 midnight. If an EE is not on this work week schedule, something must be in writing documenting EE's work week.
For WR Operator series: 168 hour period beginning Sunday at 12:00 midnight,
ending 7 days later on Saturday at 11:59 p.m.
PAY PERIODS
26 pay periods per year
Benefits listed are for regular full-time employees. Benefits are prorated for 30-hour and 20-hour employees.
ER = Employer
EE = Employee
FT = Full-Time
PT = Part-Time
01
Do you possess at least one year of full-time equivalent experience performing progressively responsible para-professional administrative work which includes data research and report writing?
02
Do you the possess the equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, accounting, or other closely related field; or higher?
03
Describe your organizational skills by providing an example of how you monitor and coordinate a variety of assignments and projects to ensure multiple deadlines are met on a regular basis. A "see resume" or similar answer will be considered incomplete.
04
Describe a specific example of a work-related project or assignment which illustrates your experience working with contracts and/or budgets. Be sure to cite your role and responsibilities in this project/assignment. A "see resume" or similar answer will be considered incomplete.
05
What is your level of proficiency utilizing Microsoft Word?
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- None
06
What is your level of proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel?
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- None
07
What is your level of proficiency utilizing Microsoft Outlook for calendaring and related features?
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- None
08
I hereby certify that my answers to the above questions are complete and true to the best of my knowledge. I agree and understand that any misstatement of the material facts contained in the application or supplemental questionnaire will cause me to forfeit all rights to employment with the City of Livermore.