Administrative Assistant I-II (DOQ) (Confidential)

Salary : $73,966.10 - $104,316.16 Annually
Location : 6075 Kimball Ave., Chino CA 91708, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
Division\Department: Board & Administrative Services Department
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 150

THE POSITION:
THE OPPORTUNITY:

Do you enjoy working on a high performing team where you can apply your creative thinking and administrative skills? Are you an experienced administrative professional interested in meaningful work with an organization recognized for its leadership in technology and innovation? If so, the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) has an exciting opportunity for you as an Administrative Assistant I-II (DOQ) (Confidential)! IEUA is seeking a proactive, detail oriented, and dependable professional to join the Board and Administrative Services Department. This key position provides essential support to the department's day-to-day operations and requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and confidential environment. The ideal candidate is accurate, efficient, customer service oriented, and takes pride in helping a team operate smoothly and effectively. This is an excellent opportunity for a resourceful administrative professional who enjoys collaborating across departments, working behind the scenes to support organizational success, and contributing to IEUA's mission and operations.

In addition, while assigned to the Board and Administrative Services Department, this position may provide specialized administrative support to departments across the Agency, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a wide range of programs, initiatives, and organizational objectives.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is:

Administrative Assistant I - Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and at least four years of progressively responsible experience in administrative, financial and/or technical support functions; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience in a public agency is preferred. Completion of college-level course work is desirable and may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.An Administrative Assistant I may be considered for advancement to Administrative Assistant II after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the latter class and when the incumbent's essential functions include access to and providing sensitive and confidential support functions.

Administrative Assistant II - Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in administrative, financial and/or technical support functions; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience in a public agency is preferred. Completion of college-level course work is highly desirable and may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSES; CERTIFICATES, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None.

Skills and Abilities

• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.

• Compose clear, concise and comprehensive analyses, correspondence, reports, studies, agreements, presentations and other written materials from brief instructions.
• Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend effective courses of action.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and complex information, including personnel matters and collective bargaining strategy.

• Operate a computer, standard business software and a variety of computer software programs and databases related to area of assignment.

This position is Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

Confidential Designation: An Administrative Assistant I-II (DOQ) with a confidential designation distinguishes incumbents who whose duties normally require regular access to sensitive, complex, and confidential information, personnel issues, and information pertaining to collective bargaining strategy. Employees with a confidential designation typically work in the Human Resources Department and report to the Manager of Administrative Services.

Click the links below to view the full class specification for each position:

Administrative Assistant I (Confidential) UN 171 ($35.5606 - $43.3279 Hourly)

Administrative Assistant II (Confidential) UN 174 ($41.1621 - $50.1520 Hourly)

SELECTION PROCESS:
***The Inland Empire Utilities Agency reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (150) applications.***
There is one (1) vacancy in the Board & Administrative Services Department.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list.
All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job-related qualifications. Applicants with the strongest background relating to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the testing process which may include one or more of the following: written test, oral interview, performance/practical examination. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background/reference check and pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen (for safety sensitive position) at no cost to the candidate. Please visit our website at www.ieua.org and select the Human Resources Department for additional information regarding the Agency, the hiring process and benefit information.