Now accepting applications for

Administrative Assistant
$44,311.75 - $57,123.36/yr DOQ/DOE

THE POSITION
Do you have a passion for providing administrative support
for others? Do you thrive working in a forward-thinking
organization focused on positively contributing the community?
Does the thought of working in an innovative, creative, and fun
department excite you?

If so, the City of Selma is looking for their next Administrative
Assistant to join their team within the Community Services
Department.

Under general direction, performs a variety of secretarial, clerical,
bookkeeping and other financial duties under the general direction of
a department head and performs related duties as required.

Positions allocated to this level perform clerical and minor
administrative functions requiring a high degree of technical
expertise; work with a minimum of supervision on routine and
regularly assigned functions; relieves the department head or
administrator of most office details and may work for more than one
department head or other administrator.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL

• Be an individual who is accountable, ethical, self-motivated,

friendly, adaptable, comfortable working independently, and in a
team-oriented environment.

• Be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills to perform

the job functions in a constantly changing environment.

• Provide exceptional administrative support for the head, and

members of a City department.

• Be able to effectively type a variety of correspondence,

memoranda, reports, budgets, agendas, minutes, forms, and
other materials.

• Have demonstrated ability to review and check documents,

records, and forms for accuracy, completeness, and conformance
to applicable rules and regulations.

• Have demonstrated ability to read and record numbers accurately

and quickly.

• Have demonstrated ability to use office tools and electronic

equipment, including computers.

• Interact tactfully, effectively, courteously, and concisely orally and

in writing with people who are diverse in their age groups,
socioeconomic status, culture and ethnicity, and ability.

ABOUT THE CITY

The City of Selma is a rapidly growing and richly diverse community of nearly 25,000
residents. It is situated in the heart of the Central Valley just southeast of Fresno on
Highway 99. The main entrances of Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Yosemite National
Parks are just 70 miles away and the central coast is less than three hours’ drive away.
There are also direct lines of travel to both San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Even as Selma grows, it strives to retain small town qualities and lifestyle. The quaint
central business district has continued to thrive. An economic development consortium
of public and private entities collaborates to support local business and welcome new
businesses owners and developers to the area. Although the Selma area produces
about 90% of the raisins in the U.S. and Selma is called the “Raisin Capital of the
World,” the city also hearkens back to the early days and calls itself, “A Peach of a City.”
In addition to farming, Selma has manufacturing, and meat production. Selma is also
home to several major health care facilities.

Selma is a great place to live and work. There are year-
round events, community groups, arts, and culture for all
ages. The Selma Arts Center, designed by renowned
Californian architect, Arthur Dyson, is a performing and
visual arts center. Selma offers education for all ages,
including colleges nearby in Fresno as well as vocational
schools.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Selma is a full-service municipal agency that has a Council-Manager form of
government in which all power and authority to set policy resides with the mayor and
council members.

The City Council consists of five members, with four selected by district-based elections
and the mayor elected at large, and they represent the legislative body of the City. The
City Council is responsible for creating the policies for the City and approving the major
actions through which the municipal functions are conducted.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability and Flexibility - Can shift gears comfortably and reprioritize work as

needed

• Attention to Detail – Accomplishes tasks with thoroughness and accuracy
• Communication – Effectively conveys and exchanges thoughts, opinions, and

information verbally and in writing

• Customer Service- Maintains on-going client relationships
• Decision Making - Uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action and

developing appropriate solutions within documented organizational processes and
procedures

• Interpersonal Relations - Builds relationships based on mutual trust and respect

• Problem Solving – Identifies problems and implements appropriate solutions
• Reliability and Commitment - Shows commitment, dedication, and accountability to

one's work, and follows through on all projects, goals, and aspects of one's work

• Results Oriented - Manages time and priorities effectively

• Teamwork - Works collaboratively with others to achieve a goal
• Time Management – Coordinates and executes plans for events, tasks, and

processes in an efficient and effective manner

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent)
supplemented by courses in typing, word processing, data processing; office practices
and accounting practices and three (3) years of increasingly responsible secretarial or
clerical experience involving frequent public contact.

Licenses:
Verified corrected typing speed of 50 words per minute from clear copy; some
positions may require possession of a valid Class C California Motor Vehicle Operators
License.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The yearly salary range for the Administrative Assistant position is $44,311.75 -
$57,123.36; placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications. The City
also provides an excellent array of benefits that include:

• Retirement: The City is a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement

System. Employees hired on or prior to December 31, 2012, currently contribute
8% of the “employee’s share” for the 2.7%@ 55 Retirement Plan (integrated with
Social Security). Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, who are
considered a new member of CalPERS per PEPRA regulations, will contribute 50%
of the “total cost” for the 2% @ 62 Retirement Plan (integrated with Social Security).
Participation is mandatory.

• Social Security: Employer and employees pay into the Social Security

system through payroll deduction.

• Deferred Compensation Plan: The Administrative Assistant may voluntarily

participate in a tax-deferred retirement plan, which allows employees to defer a
part of their wages and at the same time, lower their state and federal income
taxes. City contributions may be provided for the Administrative Assistant.

• Flexible Work Schedule: The City provides an environment promoting a positive

work/life balance.

• Holidays: The City normally observes twelve (12) holidays a year and employees

receive an additional floating holiday for their birthday each year.

• Vacation: Vacation is accumulated based on the number of years worked and

adheres to the following: 0-4 years accrues 1 day per month; 5-9 years accrues 1.5
days per month; 10-14 years accrue at 1.75 days per month; 15+ years accrues
2.00 days per month up to 24 total days per year.

• Sick Leave: Sick leave is accumulated at the rate of one workday a month.
• Group Insurance: The Administrative Assistant may participate in health, dental,

vision and group life insurance programs. The City pays approximately 90% of
these premiums for the employee and eligible dependents for regular employees
as provided by the collective bargaining agreement.

SELECTION PROCESS

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Friday, March 10, 2023, at 11:59 PM PST.

Apply at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rgs/clientrecruit.

Applications must be submitted on-line through the link above.
Incomplete, late, emailed, or faxed applications are not
accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the on-line
application.

Each candidate’s background will be evaluated on the basis of
information submitted at the time of application. The RGS team
will provide The City of Selma all candidates meeting the
minimum qualifications for the position for further evaluation.

The City of Selma will then complete any additional candidate
evaluation. The remainder of recruitment candidate
communication will be provided by The City of Selma staff. All
additional screening and hiring interviews will be conducted by
The City of Selma staff.

Neither Regional Government Services nor the City of Selma
are responsible for failure of internet forms or email
transmission in submitting your application.

Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase
of the application or selection process should advise us by
emailing dprieto@rgs.ca.gov.

Regional Government Services

Contact: David Prieto
dprieto@rgs.ca.gov 650.587.7300 x85

City of Selma is an Equal Opportunity Employer