Administrative Assistant I​/II; Part-time

The City of Elk Grove is now accepting applications for the position of ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I/II (PART-TIME)

Administrative Assistant I: $26.42 - $35.41 hourly

Administrative Assistant II: $29.19 - $39.13 hourly

The Police Department is seeking an extremely motivated individual with superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills to join our team as a temporary, part-time administrative assistant. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to understand logistical information, high attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. This position will have the primary responsibility of assisting with travel coordination for the Police Department.

Additional duties will be performed as necessary in support of the Office of the Chief.

Filing by 11:59 pm
Written Exam:
September 10, 2026 (In Person)
Selection Interviews:
September 24, 2026 (In Person)

The City offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package including CalPERS retirement benefits, a deferred compensation match and more.

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Elk Grove is a vibrant, family-friendly community of approximately 174,775 people in the Sacramento, California region, located 14 miles south of the State Capital and 60 miles east of the Bay Area. Elk Grove is a young, ethnically diverse, modern city that was incorporated in 2000. Elk Grove has low crime, excellent schools, over 100 community parks and 28 miles of trails, plentiful dining and shopping options, numerous annual events and festivals, and over 270 sunny days per year.

Under immediate to general supervision, performs routine to advanced administrative support work in support of assigned programs, division, or department; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the public; assists in the development of contracts, grants, and program deliverables; monitors budget expenditures; reviews and process invoices, payments, and refunds; prepares, track, and maintain vendor contracts; provides information and assistance to other City staff and the general public regarding assigned programs, policies, and procedures;

and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives immediate (Administrative Assistant I) to general supervision (Administrative Assistant II) from assigned management or supervisor personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

This is the entry level classification in the Administrative Assistant series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine administrative and programmatic work in an assigned program, division, or department. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult. Close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of positions at the II-level but is not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

This is the journey level classification in the Administrative Assistant series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I-level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Positions in the Administrative Assistant class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the next lower level upon management approval, after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class, subject to budgetary funds.

• Receives and responds to requests for information, records, and documents; converts hardcopy records into digital formats; indexes digital records into an electronic records system; maintains electronic and hardcopy files; files and retrieves record copies; responds to public complaints.
• Participates in planning, coordinating, and implementing assigned programs, projects, and initiatives; participates in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities; participates in the development and implementation of strategies for the achievement of program…