Administrative Specialist (RGS Administrative Specialist for SVBGSA)

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Regional Government Services (RGS) is seeking a skilled Administrative Specialist to fulfill our commitment and provide part time services of 40-60 hours per month to the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency.

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Regional Government Services and its staff are conducting the recruitment on behalf of Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Assignment.

Pursuant to an agreement between agencies Regional Government Services (RGS) provides services to theSalinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA). Currently RGS is recruiting for an Administrative Specialist. The assigned incumbent will provide highly responsible clerical duties including preparing materials for the Board and various committees such as agendas public postings and minutes and resolutions.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Be process oriented with attention to detail and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Have demonstrated ability to use tact initiative prudence and independent judgment within general policy procedures and legal guidelines.
• Have knowledge of the Brown Act.
• Have excellent technological skills to schedule and post meetings and organize agenda packets and public documents.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate in a proactive approachable and responsive naturewith board members executive staff the public and employees.
• Be available to attend board meetings prepare minutes and other documents and direct the publication filing indexing and safekeeping of all proceedings of the Board.
• Have experience using software such as Microsoft Word and Excel at an intermediate level.

ABOUT SALINAS VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY

The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is a Joint Powers Authority established under Californias Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The member agencies of the JPA include Monterey County Monterey County Water Resources Agency Monterey One Water Castroville Community Services District City of Salinas City of King City of Soledad and the City of Gonzales. SVBGSA operates with an 11-member Board of Directors and a 13-member Advisory Committee comprised of members representing municipal well operators and CPUC-regulated water utilities city and county governments water supply and management agencies disadvantaged communities environmental organizations and agricultural users.

SVBGSA is the designated groundwater sustainability authority under SGMA for six subbasins within the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin. There is coordinated responsibility for two of the subbasins with two groundwater sustainability agencies the Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency and the Marina Coast Water District Groundwater Sustainability Agency. Each of the subbasins managed by SVBGSA are represented by a designated stakeholder implementation committee which provides input on aquifer conditions and priorities for projects and management actions. SVBGSA is supported by an annual assessed regulatory fee on cropped acreage in each subbasin and per connection fee for Public Water Systems and Small Water Systems.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability and Flexibility - Shifts gears comfortably
• Attention to Detail - Accomplishes tasks with thoroughness and accuracy
• Communication- Effectively conveys and exchange thoughts options and information verbally and in writing
• Initiative Assesses and initiates things independently
• Judgment Makes decisions based on careful thought
• Leverage Technology- Comfortably works with technology
• Problem Solving Sees and is able to define problems and implement solutions
• Reliability and Commitment - Shows commitment dedication and accountability to ones work and follows through on all projects goals and aspects of ones work
• Time Management and Organization- Plans and executes plans for events tasks and processes in an efficient manner

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Any combination of training education and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and competencies is qualifying.

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

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SALARY INFORMATION

Salary: $25 $32 Hourly

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 MAY 13 2026

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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 May 25 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 week of June 1 2026.

Successful candidates will be submitted to the hiring manager for further consideration.

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

Regional Government Services is not 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.
Regional Government Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.