Executive Assistant

Morristown, NJ - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 23 - 38

Posted on: 15-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Date

10/10/25

Application Deadline

10/15/25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $23.40 - $31.08 hourly
Full Pay Range: $23.40 - $38.75 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Parks and Recreation

About the Position

The purpose of this position is to provide professional-level administrative support to the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department in order to enhance the effectiveness of the Director in providing quality outdoor experiences for the public preserving the natural resources of the County Park System and providing support to the personnel in the department who are the heart and soul of the agency. The Executive Assistant is a critical link between the Director and the wide variety of constituents we serve.

About Us

Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department! From hiking on a barrier-free trail to horseback riding along a creek to testing your mountain biking skills and abilities on a competitive track Maricopa County parks offer visitors the best of the Sonoran Desert.

At approximately 120461 acres of parkland and 291 miles of trails Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation. Currently there are nine parks one education center two conservation areas and two concession areas in Maricopa Countys regional park system. Each is unique and offers its visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department oversees the Maricopa Trail a 326-mile trail system that encircles the valley and links all regional parks together in addition to 35 miles of the Sun Circle Trail. The Department is staffed by passionate employees park hosts and volunteers dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today!

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ

We Require

Four years of administrative experience with at least two years supporting management
High school diploma or GED
An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

Advanced proficiency in MS Office

Job Contributions

Schedules appointments maintains calendar(s) and manages routine correspondence calls emails and other requests for the Director and Executive staff
Creates and manages complex electronic databases files and records systems to provide easy access legal retention and timely retrieval of information upon request
Serves as the Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission including coordinating meeting agendas and logistics; fulfilling public notice requirements; producing and providing Commission reports and correspondence; taking and publishing meeting minutes
Researches composes reviews edits and tracks email correspondence memos reports Board of Supervisors agenda items policies procedures or other materials for review presentations distribution or official signature
Manages and monitors department training system and program
Communicates with the department staff general public vendors outside agencies and organizations and other county department staff including managing public record requests
Assists with and leads departmental events and programs such as Blood Drives Combined Charitable Campaign Wellness All-Hands meetings and Employee Recognition Awards
Manages departmental travel requests and limited membership/program purchasing
Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona drivers license by the time of hire
Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally 10 lbs. frequently or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Required Experience:

Posting Date10/10/25Application Deadline10/15/25Pay RangeAnticipated Hiring Range: $23.40 - $31.08 hourlyFull Pay Range: $23.40 - $38.75 hourlySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is...