Administrative Assistant I-II (DOQ)

About the Opportunity

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) is seeking a proactive, detail oriented, and dependable professional to join the Board and Administrative Services Department as an Administrative Assistant I-II (DOQ). This position provides essential support to the department's day-to-day operations and may provide specialized administrative support to departments across the Agency.

About the Agency

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency is a regional wastewater treatment agency and wholesale distributor of imported water to approximately 950,000 people across 242-square miles in western San Bernardino County. Under the leadership of a directly elected five-member Board of Directors, the Agency is committed to supporting the needs of its service area and safeguarding public health through significant investments in a diverse water supply portfolio, reliable municipal/industrial wastewater collection and treatment services, and other related utility services in a regionally planned and cost-effective manner. As a member agency of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan), IEUA provides supplemental water supplies, primarily via the State Water Project (SWP) for distribution among nine retail agencies. IEUA also replenishes local groundwater supplies with captured stormwater and recycled water produced by IEUA that is later extracted by local water agencies for use as a drinking water supply.

IEUA fosters a culture that promotes growth, accountability, and collaboration through eight organizational attributes: Safety, Continuous Learning and Improvement, Efficiency, Collaboration, Accountability, Coaching for Performance, Respect, and Employee Engagement.

Position Levels

Administrative Assistant I performs journey-level administrative support functions requiring understanding and application of Agency, departmental, and policies and procedures. Employees typically report to one or multiple managers, supervisors or professionals.

Administrative Assistant II independently performs duties requiring more extensive knowledge of Agency processes to administer small administrative programs such as budget development and performance review tracking and to develop reports, processes and procedures. Incumbents perform journey-level to advanced-level duties, including sensitive support functions, and may coordinate and oversee the work of lower-level staff.

Skills and Abilities

• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility
• Compose clear, concise and comprehensive analyses, correspondence, reports, studies, agreements, presentations and other written materials from brief instructions
• Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend effective courses of action
• Operate a computer, standard business software and a variety of computer software programs and databases related to area of assignment

Pay

• Administrative Assistant I GU 171: $35.5606 - $43.3279 Hourly
• Administrative Assistant II PR 174: $41.1621 – $50.1520 Hourly

This position is Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

There is one (1) vacancy in the Board & Administrative Services Department. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job-related qualifications. Applicants with the strongest background will be invited to participate in the testing process which may include written test, oral interview, and/or performance/practical examination. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background/reference check and pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen (for safety sensitive position). The Agency does not sponsor employment visas; all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.