Salary $47,569.60 - $66,934.40 Annually
Location Palmdale, CA
Job Type Full-Time
Job Number 202600197
Department Economic and Community Development
Opening Date 08/19/2026
Closing Date 9/2/2026 1:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants 150
DESCRIPTION
The full salary range for this position is as follows: Office Assistant I - $22.87 to $29.18 / Office Assistant II - $25.21 to $32.18. Expected hiring range is as follows: Office Assistant I - $22.87 to $25.21 / Office Assistant II - $25.21 to $27.80.
The Office Assistant I, II performs a wide variety of general clerical duties related to filing, reception, form processing, record maintenance, mail, typing and data entry; obtains and compares information for an assigned department.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Office Assistant I
This is the entry-level classification in the Office Assistant series. Positions in this classification typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Office Assistant I classification is distinguished from level II by routine and repetitive duties performed according to the established process and procedures. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of the assigned area of responsibility are learned.
Office Assistant II
This is the journey-level classification in the Office Assistant series and is distinguished from the I level by the ability to perform the full range of duties assigned with only occasional instruction or assistance when unusual or unique situations arise.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform general clerical duties related to the department.
- Type, proofread and process a variety of documents including general correspondence, memos, and statistical charts from rough draft, recordings, oral, or electronic instruction.
- Answer the telephone and respond to questions from the general public, giving information on the policies and procedures of the department and the assigned program.
- Proactively assist residents by answering questions and connecting them with the appropriate City department or staff member.
- Assist with arrangements for special events and set-up for meetings.
- Perform a wide variety of routine clerical work, including filing, copying, scanning, billing, data entry, and checking and recording information on records.
- Sort and file documents and records, maintaining alphabetical, index, and cross-reference files.
- Perform a variety of Administrative and program management tasks in accordance with department programs and services; Track and organize transactions.
- Open, sort, and distribute mail; operate a postage meter, log postage costs, and ensure the mail is picked up; and arrange for priority mail service.
- Order office supplies; and submit expense claims.
- Perform related duties, including special research projects, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Office Assistant I:
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Standard office methods, equipment, and software applications, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Principles of basic arithmetic.
Office Assistant II:
In addition to the requirements for Office Assistant I:
- Organization, procedures and operating details of the City department to which assigned.
Ability to:
Office Assistant I:
- Perform routine clerical work including filing, proofreading, and data entry.
- Verify and check files and data.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Perform simple mathematical calculations.
- Enter data and type at an acceptable rate.
- Operate a variety of office equipment such as calculators, facsimile machines, and copiers.
- Use computer software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of excellent customer service.
Office Assistant II:
In addition to the requirements for Office Assistant I:
- Perform the full range of duties of an Office Assistant, with only occasional instruction.
- Operate a personal computer with proficiency and familiarity in order to produce technical reports, charts, spreadsheets, and other documents; and maintain databases and records.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Office Assistant I:
Education:
High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
Experience:
No experience is required.
Office Assistant II:
Education:
High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
Experience:
One year of experience performing duties similar to that of an Office Assistant I with the City of Palmdale.
Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements:
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver's license, or the ability to use alternative transportation methods to perform the essential duties of the position.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands:
Mobility: frequent use of a keyboard; frequent standing, walking, and sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending and squatting.
Lifting: frequently up to 20 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds.
Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.
Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.
Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.
Emotional/Psychological: frequent routine decision-making and concentrating; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.
Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment, subject to typical office noise.
FLSA: Overtime eligible
Employer City of Palmdale
Address
38250 Sierra Hwy
2nd Floor
Palmdale, California, 93550
Phone (661) 267-5400
Website https://www.cityofpalmdaleca.gov/290/Job-Opportunities