Administrative Assistant I

This recruitment will be used to build an Eligibility List for the Desert. This list will be valid for 6 months from the date a candidate accepts the position. We currently have an opening for an Administrative Assistant I at Gene Camp (Parker Dam).

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The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

, we’re not just delivering water — we’re sustaining life for over 19 million people. Behind every drop is a team of Talented Employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and connectors who make it all possible.

We’re looking for an

Administrative Assistant I

who’s enthusiastic about organization and dedicated to keeping operations running seamlessly. A good match is someone who thrives on creating order out of complexity, takes pride in the details, and finds satisfaction in helping a team succeed. If you have the precision of a planner, the mindset of a problem-solver, and the communication skills of a true collaborator, this is your opportunity to make an impact by keeping everything and everyone moving forward.

What You’ll Do

- Assist with essential administrative tasks including purchasing supplies with a procurement card, managing mail, and answering/routing questions and visitors with a helpful, customer-focused attitude.

- Serve as the team contact for office supplies, calendar maintenance, timekeeper, and employee emergency contact information.

- Manage sensitive files and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

- Coordinate travel requests and expense reporting with precision and efficiency.

- Bring people together by organizing facility events and meetings.

- Provide administrative support to Desert Metropolitan teams stationed across various facilities.

What We’re Looking For

- A highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment.

- Someone who takes pride in delivering outstanding customer service and building strong, positive working relationships.

- A clear and confident communicator — both in writing and person.

- A trusted team member who can handle sensitive information with integrity and care.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

- A purpose-driven culture where your ideas and energy make a real difference.

- Opportunities to grow, learn, and help shape the future of our workforce.

- A supportive team that values creativity, acknowledges successes, and strengthens collaboration.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

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Administrative Assistant I Employment Standards Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate and four years of relevant experience; or associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience; or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

Relevant Experience is defined as:

administrative work experience

Certifications, Licenses, And Registration Requirements License(s):

Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

CLOSING Benefits:

- Competitive compensation

- Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.

- Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.

- Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System

- Tuition reimbursement

- Training and advancement opportunities

- Excellent working environment

- Public transportation reimbursements

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link:

Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented) About Mwd

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period:

Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Qualifying Experience:

Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

Sponsorship:

Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).