Senior Administrative Assistant

February 23, 2026

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<div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;">Powering Progress: Lead Our Utility Division with Administrative Excellence! Apply to be the Senior Administrative Assistant for Moreno Valley Electric Utility Today! <img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/5145/jobpostings/image/Public Works.jpg" data-uw-rm-alt="QU" data-uw-rm-alt-original="Public Works.jpg" data-id="null" data-name="Public Works.jpg" alt="Public Works.jpg" data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/5145/jobpostings/image/Public Works.jpg" style="width: 5000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> This role offers flexible scheduling options, including a 9/80 or 4/10 workweek.</div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;">THE OPPORTUNITY This opportunity offers candidates the chance to advance their careers and provide vital administrative support to the Electric Utility Division. The Senior Administrative Assistant plays a key role in maintaining efficient operations, coordinating workflows, and ensuring seamless communication within their assigned departments. Responsibilities include managing office tasks, preparing reports, handling inquiries, and assisting with the Department's projects that support City initiatives.</div> JOB DESCRIPTIONS Click the following link to access the complete classification description, including the experience, education, and physical and mental requirements for this job. <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moval/classspecs/1488409" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moval/classspecs/1488409" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Senior Administrative Assistant</a>. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong administrative experience and a commitment to excellence in public service. They thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating initiative, adaptability, and effective communication skills to support the division’s needs. A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and leadership will be essential in successfully fulfilling this role. MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and four (4) years of increasingly responsible administrative support or secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Prior government or local municipality experience for a public utility is desirable. WHO WE ARE The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to our residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human-Centric Design. Strategically located in Southern California’s Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. This spacious, thriving, and diverse City has a population of over 200,000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities. For additional information regarding the City, please click <a href="https://ci.moreno-valley.ca.us/index.html" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://ci.moreno-valley.ca.us/index.html" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="">here.</a> ABOUT THE MORENO VALLEY ELECTRIC UTILITY DIVISION The Moreno Valley Utility (MVU) manages the operation, maintenance, and business planning of the City’s electric utility. The City began serving new customers in February 2004, providing safe, reliable, and economical public electric service with a focus on innovative customer solutions, infrastructure enhancement, community development, and environmentally responsible resource management. For more information about the Moreno Valley Electric Utility Division, please click <a href="http://moval.org/mvu/" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://moval.org/mvu/" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" style=" color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">here</a>. THE SELECTION PROCESS Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. Recruitment Process Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications after the position closes. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status. Application Screening Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the position's essential requirements. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.Eligible List: Once the appraisal is complete, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. DISCLAIMERS The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at <a href="mailto:hr@moval.org" tabindex="0" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">hr@moval.org</a> or (951) 413-3045.

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