Administrative Assistant

Job Summary

Join us in serving our community with PRIDE as an Administrative Assistant with the City of Laguna Beach Public Works & Utilities Department! This position serves as the central hub for all departmental activities within the Department, 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 is a great opportunity to make a significant impact in a small organization. If you have a knack for creating efficient processes, coupled with proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and other tools, we invite you to apply!

• Excellent communicator
• Organized
• Detail oriented
• Time management
• Political/organizational savvy
• Professionalism
• Good judgment
• Team player

Apply now to be part of the first review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on February 4, 2026 .

The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Administrative Assistant. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Any combination demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

Graduation from high school or equivalent is required, preferably supplemented by courses or training in areas of specialization.

At least 5 full-time years of increasingly responsible administrative or secretarial support experience.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or lower classifications.

All interested applicants must submit a completed online city application. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review on February 4, 2026
. Applications will be screened carefully, and selected applicants will be invited to participate in a Structured Panel Interview. Additional job-related skills testing may be used to assess an applicant's ability to perform successfully in this position. All those candidates passing each exam component will be placed on an employment eligibility list. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions.

The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.

Selected candidates must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice. Education and employment verification and reference check(s) will also be conducted.

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, alternative work schedules, wellness programs and more! The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.

The City of Laguna Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. EEO/ADA.