Administrative Services Technician I​/II

The Position

Join the City of Modesto as an Administrative Services Technician and become the go-to problem-solver who keeps our programs running smoothly! In this dynamic role, you'll dive into data, support special projects, work with new technologies, and help the public—all while keeping our teams informed and organized. If you love research, improving processes, and delivering great customer service, we'd love to have you on our team!

The current vacancy is within our Public Works Department
- Fleet Division. Salary

Incentives:

2.5% Education Incentive
- Bachelor's Degree 5% Education Incentive
- Master's Degree

The Administrative Services Technician I/II is responsible to provide technical administrative and/or program related duties for an assigned department; to research, collect, and analyze data and prepare reports; to assist with program and project monitoring and evaluation; to provide information to the general public; and to perform other technical administrative duties that may involve support for specialized programs and/or projects.

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is the most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City. Tentative Testing Schedule Online Exam July 27, 2026 through August 2, 2026 at 5pm

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate's experience.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provide technical assistance to departmental staff; collect, research, verify, and present data and information on a variety of topics; assist in the preparation of various reports.

Conduct technical research using standard reference materials, interviews, and field observations.

Maintain administrative records for the program/project area to which assigned; collect and input demographic and program data into automated systems.

Respond to requests for documentation related to assigned area of responsibility; explain and interpret assignment area policies and procedures to internal and external customers.

Assist professional staff in performing and conducting studies, special projects, and administrative and technical functions; perform data collection and analysis; prepare draft reports and technical documents; outline findings and process improvement solutions; assist in developing solution testing plans, review results, and propose adjustments as needed.

Establish and maintain systems related to assigned technical areas of responsibility; monitor area activities and report progress as required; assist in defining business process needs and serve as liaison to other staff regarding the development, modification, and maintenance of systems.

Ensure areas of responsibility are in compliance with related laws, codes, ordinances, and legislation; advise staff on any irregularities in compliance.

Compile and develop information for special studies and reports from a variety of resources; assist with various special projects, including coordination, research, and development of systems.

Assist with the maintenance and implementation of new technologies and systems.

Assist with a variety of administrative operations and prepare or recommend procedural modifications.

Assist in maintaining databases and other records management systems.

Work with information technology systems to create and update data.

Assist the general public and…