Description
Position Type
Administrative Assistant I is an entry-level position. This recruitment will fill a part-time hourly position based on a regular position classification. As such, this position shall be limited to a maximum of 1500 hours per year and is at-will and unbenefited. Incumbents of this position must perform a variety of administrative tasks and provide direct customer support. This recruitment will fill an immediate opening in the Finance Department, but this position may also be assigned to various departments throughout the organization as needed.
Nature & Scope of Position
Under direct supervision, the Administrative Assistant I performs a variety of general clerical duties in support of an assigned department, division, or program area; receives and directs telephone calls and visitors; receives, routes, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail; prepares and enters a variety of data; provides information to other agencies, City staff, and the general public; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties
For more information on this position, please click the following link for the Administrative Assistant I position classification specification.
Administrative Assistant I
Typical Qualifications
Any combination of experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. A typical way to obtain knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- One year of increasingly responsible clerical, administrative, and/or customer service experience.
- Local government experience is desirable.
- Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record are required.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must complete a City of San Gabriel online application. Applications must be thoroughly prepared and include the following two items as attachments to the online application: (1) cover letter and (2) professional résumé. Driver’s license will be validated upon conditional offer of employment. Exception to a valid driver's license may be made on a case-by-case basis.
APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE
The application filing period is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, January 11 2026, or earlier if deemed necessary. Please do not hesitate to apply.
RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)
The following is the tentative schedule for this recruitment. Please prepare your schedule in advance to accommodate the anticipated recruitment schedule. Note that this schedule may be changed at any time without notice, if deemed necessary. Please call Kimber Gutierrez, Human Resources Management Assistant at (626) 308-2802 or check the posted recruitment bulletin for updates.
| Application Filing Period | December 12, 2025 - January 12, 2026 |
| iAHQ Exam | January 26 - January 30, 2026
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| Selection Interview | Week of February 2 or February 9, 2026 |
| Pre-Employment | 2-4 weeks |
| Target Start Date | March 2, 2026 |