Administrative Assistant for the Marina Coast Water District

Do you enjoy supporting meaningful projects that benefit your community Are you highly skilled in administrative support and organization If this is you the Marina Coast Water District is seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant to play a key role in supporting their Engineering Department..

Dont miss this opportunityapply today and become a key part of our team!

Regional Government Services and its staff are conducting this recruitment on behalf of the Marina Coast Water District.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Under general supervision the Administrative Assistant provides highly responsible administrative staff assistance in analyzing implementing coordinating and monitoring of programs; conducting specific and moderately complex analyses of a wide-range of departmental activities; developing and maintaining databases; performing varied office administrative support to the Engineering Department and related management professional and operational staff; performing technical support work for the District such as regulatory reporting and work order processing; and performing related work as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Possess experience with contract management including tracking contract budgets and invoicing contractors.
• Be able to process purchase orders.
• Be a self-driven individual with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Possess technical expertise to operate computer PC laptop and other office equipment.
• Provide exceptional customer service to a diverse customer base.
• Be able to craft reports memos and emails in a professional manner.
• Interact tactfully effectively courteously and concisely both orally and in writing with people in an environment with extensive public contact.
• Have experience in a public agency (highly desirable).

ABOUT THE CLIENT
Background- In 1958 a local group of dedicated citizens known as the Marina Community Service Corporation proposed the formation of a municipal-owned water system with boundaries to coincide with the existing Marina Fire District which was approximately 1600 acres. Two years later the Marina County Water District was formed by registered voters of the then unincorporated city of 1966 voters authorized the sale of water bonds totaling $950000 to acquire a privately owned water company serving the area.

Today - Today we serve more than 40000 customers and approximately 10800 accounts split roughly equally between Central Marina and the Ord Community on the former military base including California State University (CSU) Monterey Bay. Our vision is to become the leading public supplier of integrated water and wastewater services in the Monterey Bay Region.

Its an exciting time to work for the District and to play an integral role in this high-profile opportunity while also living on the Central Coast of California along the scenic Monterey Bay areaIt just doesnt get any better

CORE COMPETENCIES:

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Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school with supplemental business school or applicable college level course work. Possession of an associate degree from a business or community college in an appropriate curriculum is desirable and may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Three years of responsible office administrative experience. Experience in dealing with the public and working in a public agency setting is desirable.

Other Requirements: Occasional attendance at off-hours meetings is required.

BENEFITS AND SALARY INFORMATION

Salary: $81485.99 $103999.08 Annually

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APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications must be submitted online through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete late emailed and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification removal from eligibility list or discharge from employment.

All statements made on the application resume and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification removal from eligibility list or discharge from employment.

Certificates resumes and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 23 2026

SELECTION PROCESS:

Application - (Pass/Fail) Applications are screened based on the criteria indicated in this announcement. Incomplete late emailed and faxed applications will not be accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application. Certificates resumes and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system.

Minimum Qualifications (MQ) Appraisal (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed for each applicants ability to meet the minimum work experience training and education qualifications.

Online Skills Assessment(Pass/Fail) An Online Skills Assessment may be used to evaluate candidates knowledge skills and abilities for the position. The Online Skills Assessment exam is conducted via a video conference platform. The Online Skills Assessment tentatively scheduled for the week of February 26. 2026.

Remote Screening (Pass/Fail) A remote screening process may be used to verify qualifications and evaluate candidates knowledge and skills for the position. The remote screening is tentatively scheduled for February 27 and/or 28 2026.

Successful candidates will be submitted to the Marina Coast Water District for further consideration.

All communication and notices will be sent via email. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to.

Neither Regional Government Services nor the Marina Coast Water District are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise RGS by emailing .

The Marina Coast Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.