Job Description
Join the City of San Jose's award-winning team as an Administrative Assistant! We're seeking motivated individuals with no prior experience to support our government operations. Enjoy comprehensive training, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to serve your community while building a stable career path. This role offers growth potential into specialized government roles with competitive salary progression.
What We Offer:
- Full benefits package including health/dental/vision
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Tuition reimbursement for professional development
Responsibilities
- Process and maintain official city documents and records
- Provide frontline customer service to residents and stakeholders
- Assist with scheduling, meeting coordination, and event logistics
- Perform data entry and basic report generation
- Support departmental administrative workflows
- Manage office supplies and equipment inventory
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to pass background check and fingerprinting
- Valid California driver's license preferred
- Willingness to complete paid on-the-job training
- Commitment to public service values and ethics