Management Assistant (Part-Time) - #9844386

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION

The Mission of the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) is to strategically provide a reliable supply of high-quality water at the lowest cost possible, in an environmentally responsible manner.

The Position

CCWD is seeking a skilled, motivated, and team-oriented Management Assistant (Part-time) in our Information Technology Department . The current job opening is for a regular status, part-time (20 hours per week average) with pro-rated benefits . T his position will be located at our District Center in Concord, CA.

The management assistant performs a variety of administrative and office support duties of considerable complexity requiring thorough knowledge of assigned department, its procedures, and operational details; provides information to the public and staff; and performs related duties as assigned. This classification is responsible for regularly working on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment.

Our Values

• Safety: We provide, as a top priority, a safe and healthful work environment for our team.
• Trust: We protect the public trust with uncompromising integrity, commitment to our professional standards, full transparency, and fairness in all our business dealings.
• Responsibility: We take ownership for our results and deliver on our performance outcomes to responsibly serve our customers, our community, and our planet.
• Exceptional Service: We value our customers, act in their best interest, and take pride in delivering personalized service.
• Employee Success: We share a meaningful sense of purpose in an environment that strives to offer professional growth, diversity, inclusivity, and work-life balance.
• Teamwork: We engage in respectful, collaborative, trust-based relationships at all levels within the organization and with our business partners.
• Continuous Improvement: We continuously seek opportunities to optimize our business practices and assets by engaging the expertise of our employees and embracing innovation.
• Recognition: We reward the positive contributions of our employees at the organization, team, and individual levels.
• Communication: We strive for open, effective dialogues at all levels of the organization to ensure input is valued and considered and reasons for decisions are explained.
  
  

We are looking for someone who is:

• Solutions-focused and a creative problem-solver.
• An independent thinker and detail-oriented person.
• A motivated self-starter with effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• An organized and results-driven leader.
  
  

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with employees and contractors.
• Coordinating project schedules, calendaring and identifying priority tasks.
• Working with spreadsheets and keeping track of purchase orders and invoices.
• Maintaining/tracking of inventory and licensing renewals.
• Coordinating schedules and working with consultants and other stakeholders.
  
  

A few reasons you might enjoy this job:

• Your desire to make a positive difference in the lives of Contra Costa Water District employees and the community.
• Working with highly effective and collaborative teams.
• Every day brings a variety of work challenges, opportunities, and rewards.
• Experiencing the ever-changing landscape of technology.
  
  

The following will also benefit candidates with a few of the unique challenges related to this job:

• Technical expertise and the ability to multi-task and stay organized.
• Personal computing skills with common Microsoft Office software.
  
  

Join us in our mission to provide reliable, high-quality water services while maintaining environmental responsibility. Apply today and embark on an exciting career journey with Contra Costa Water District!

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

For a full description of examples of duties, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link: Management Assistant

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience:

Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Training : Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by course work in business, economics, statistics, or a related field.

Experience : Four years of highly responsible administrative or complex secretarial experience providing support to a high-level administrator.

For a full listing of required knowledge, skills, and abilities, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link: Management Assistant

Additional Information

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the next step in the selection process. All candidate materials will be carefully evaluated and only those considered best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process .

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process are instructed to contact Human Resources at 925-688-8002.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing and walking between work areas are required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may work in the field and may be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Contra Costa Water District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other actual or perceived status protected under federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and performance.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

One of the many CCWD goals is to pursue organizational excellence through diversity, equity, inclusivity, leadership, and professionalism. We recognize the strengths of staff creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and improved decision-making resulting from diverse perspectives, and we strive to be a culturally diverse organization that values, recognizes, and supports inclusion.

CONVICTION HISTORY A condition of employment for all CCWD positions includes successfully passing a Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprint check and completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Additionally, in compliance with federal law, CCWD participates in E-Verify.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All CCWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. As such, CCWD employees may be called upon to support the activities of CCWD during an emergency situation.

In addition to a competitive salary, for regular-status, non-temporary positions, the Contra Costa Water District offers an excellent benefits package!

International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21 benefits include:

FULL-TIME BENEFITS ARE LISTED BELOW (PART-TIME BENEFITS ARE PRORATED PER THE MOU):

• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer-paid short term and long term disability insurance
• Voluntary participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care and healthcare reimbursements
• Flexible Benefit of $50 per month; equating to $600 per year
• Voluntary participation in the 401(a) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans with up to a 3% employer match
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 56 hours of paid administrative leave per year in lieu of compensation time off for FLSA exempt classifications. (FLSA non-exempt positions such as Administrative Secretaries do not receive administrative leave.)
• 40-hour vacation credit upon hire plus vacationaccrual at 10 daysduring the first year; 15 days per year accrualduring year two; with additionalaccrual increases thereafter
• 96 hours of sick leave accrual per year
• Employer-paid retiree health insurance for retiree and dependents. Local 21 employeescurrently contribute 2.2%of base pay on a pretax basis for this benefit. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2016 are subject to a 10-year District-servicevesting period to be eligible for fully paid retiree medical upondirect retirement from the District. The District contracts with CalPERS for medical benefits.
• A defined benefit retirement plan; reciprocity with CalPERS and CalPERS reciprocal agencies. (Reciprocal agency service does not count toward the 5-year or 10-year vesting requirement for fully paidretiree medical.) The defined benefit is 2.35% at 55for those with classicreciprocity.New hires who are not eligible for classicreciprocity areeligible forthe 2% at 62 PEPRA defined benefit.
• Participation in Social Security and Medicare
• Extensive Wellness Program including 50% employer-paid gym membership, up to $40.00 per month
• Health Insurance Credit for eligible dependents who have other medical benefit coverage
• Educational Assistance Program up to $3,000 per year per employee
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program offering counseling and referral services
• Employees receive free admission to Los Vaqueros Reservoir that offers recreation areas, fishing, boating, and hiking trails.
• And more!
  
  

Foradditional information and the full details,eligibility, and provisionsregarding the District's applicable benefits package, please visit:

Benefit Brochure

Closing Date/Time: 6/20/2024 5:00 PM Pacific