A 4% Cost of Living Increase is scheduled for 07/01/2024. Join us in serving our community with PRIDE as a Senior Office Specialist with the City of Laguna Beach Community Development Department’s Planning Division! This position performs a wide variety of clerical tasks including communicating with applicants and architects, assisting the design review board meetings, tracking and scheduling projects for Public meetings, sending Public Hearing notices, and supporting the Planning Staff. You wil... more details
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A 4% Cost of Living Increase is scheduled for 07/01/2024.
Join us in serving our community with PRIDE as a Senior Office Specialist with the City of Laguna Beach Community Development Department’s Planning Division! This position performs a wide variety of clerical tasks including communicating with applicants and architects, assisting the design review board meetings, tracking and scheduling projects for Public meetings, sending Public Hearing notices, and supporting the Planning Staff. You will be playing a crucial role in ensuring seamless coordination, effective communication, and efficient operations that contribute to the overall success of the department and the City as a whole. This department is fast-paced with a high volume of calls and emails. This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact in a small organization.
You'll be great at:
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective communication and customer service skills
Adaptability and learning agility
Teamwork and collaboration
Professionalism
Being tech-savvy, including updating web pages
Proficiency with the MS Office suite, especially Excel
Examples of Duties
The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description forSenior Office Specialist. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:
Education:Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Experience: Public contact experience and knowledge of standard office equipment and operation. At least two (2) years of experience in general clerical work, public contact and operation of standard office equipment; or successful completion with the City of some experience as an Office Specialist. Prior government experience, especially with Granicus, and familiarity with planning and/or permitting processes, is desirable.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties, which may require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid California Driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Supplemental Information
This recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies for Senior Office Specialists or lower-level positions. There is currently a vacancy in the Community Development Department.
Application/Selection Process: This recruitment will be used to establish an Eligibility List and may be used to fill vacancies within departments across the City. All interested applicants must submit a completed online city application. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review on June 5, 2024. Candidates will be notified via email of next steps with advanced notice. Applications will be screened carefully, and selected applicants will be invited to undergo a Structured Panel Interview to evaluate their knowledge, skills and abilities. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of applicants deemed eligible before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.
Pre-Placement Process: The selected candidate must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice, a pre-placement physical and drug test, educational and employment verification, and reference check(s).
Why work for Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, retirement plans, and paid time off. The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.
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