Administrative Assistant I

Administrative Assistant I

Salary

$64,954.50 - $76,849.50 Annually

Location

San Rafael, CA

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Job Number

1507-26-07

Department

Marin County Free Library

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 4:59 PM Pacific

Vacancies

1

Weekly Schedule

37.5

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.

Individuals with Disabilities

If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .

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ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin."

Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

The Marin County Free Library (MCFL) is a special taxing district that operates ten branch libraries in Marin under the authority of the Board of Supervisors. It provides public library services to the residents of the unincorporated areas of the County and the cities of Corte Madera, Fairfax and Novato.

The Marin County Free Library is an innovative and dynamic civic institution that is committed to providing exceptional services to a community that cares deeply about the library and encourages the library to assume a critical role in supporting the community to be resilient, equitable, and progressive. MCFL is committed to racial equity and the inclusion of those with multiple perspectives and backgrounds in our decision making.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The filing period for this recruitment is limited to Monday July 27th to Friday, July 31st. Applicants will only be able to submit an application during this time.

The Administrative Assistant I (AAI) works in partnership with the Administrative Assistant II (AAII) to staff the front office of the Library Administration offices, Suite 414 in the Civic Center building. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm and is required to be onsite every day. A bilingual candidate (Spanish/English) is preferred. The AAI assists with supporting a wide variety of administrative tasks and their primary roles are acting as lead for the department in preparing materials for Board of Supervisors meetings and as executive assistant for the Library's two Assistant Directors over Support and Public Services. The AAI also interacts with library patrons visiting Suite 414 and answers the phone. Special projects are assigned and vary in complexity, most projects will support the librarys administrative team including event planning and event set up and visiting off site offices and libraries, with minimal schedule adjustments occasionally requested. Training and professional development opportunities are supported by the department, which has a deep commitment to racial equity and an internal staff working group in support.

Examples of duties and competencies include:

• Managing calendars for senior leadership.
• Preparing documents and reports, and compiling meeting summaries and minutes.
• Greeting visitors, answering phones, and providing responsive, courteous support to library patrons and community members of all ages and abilities.
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, from preparing Board of Supervisors materials to supporting special projects. Creativity and project management skills are desired.
• Expertise using a variety of office technology tools such as digital filing, shared drives, Microsoft 365 and communication tools. Candidate should welcome learning about new digital tools, including AI and project management software.
• Ability to learn interdepartmental tools and processes in collaboration with other County departments.

ABOUT YOU

Highly Qualified Candidate:

The highly qualified candidate for the Administrative Assistant I role brings administrative coordination skills, strong verbal and written communication abilities, and a positive, customer service-oriented presence to the Library Administration front office. The ideal candidate is comfortable with multi-tasking and can pivot focus when necessary. They can manage a variety of tasks, visitors, and requests and maintain accuracy and confidentiality. The highly qualified candidate embraces collaborative work and actively contributes to creating a welcoming environment aligned with the department's commitment to racial equity and inclusive service.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Standard office administrative practices and procedures including filing and retrieval systems, business correspondence formats and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Standard office applications including word processing, spreadsheet software and database systems.
• Business English including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Basic arithmetic.

Some assignments include the following:

• Basic budgetary principles and practices.
• Accounting clerical policies and procedures related to the processing, reconciling and recording of financial records and transactions.
• Procedures and forms related to processing payroll and human resources records.
• Basic principles and practices of staff supervision.

ABILITY TO

• Independently perform a variety of routine and complex administrative tasks.
• Learn the organization, services, programs, policies and procedures of the assigned department, committee or board.
• Learn basic organization, structure and function of public agencies, including the roles of elected officials and appointed commissions and committees.
• Maintain highly sensitive and confidential information depending on assignment.
• Interpret, apply and explain departmental and County rules, regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Independently compose letters and other correspondence.
• Compile and summarize data; prepare reports, correspondence and other materials which may require researching and summarizing information from various sources.
• Monitor departmental contracts and budget accounts including routine expenditures; perform tracking as appropriate.
• Provide lead direction and training or formal supervision to others depending on assignment.
• Process accounting, human resources, payroll and purchasing transactions using an automated enterprise system depending on assignment.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in written form sufficient to convey information and instructions to the public and other employees in situations requiring tact, courtesy and poise.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered during performance of duties.
• Type at an acceptable rate of speed based on the requirements of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Typically, the equivalent to one year of increasingly responsible administrative support experience relieving managers, supervisors or program administrators of clerical and administrative duties; or three years of increasingly responsible clerical experience.

Special Requirements: Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriffs Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.

Bilingual Testing/Certification: To be eligible for a bilingual differential, the successful candidate must possess bilingual skills and must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidates possess the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The filing period for this recruitment is limited to Monday July 27th to Friday, July 31st. Applicants will only be able to submit an application during this time.

This position works full-time on-site. For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Alisa Samuel at alisa.samuel@marincounty.gov

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

LiveScan: Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriffs Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL

Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin Countys Benefits Homepage.

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

• IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

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QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for this position are as follows:

Any combination of education and experience that would demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills listed. Typically, the equivalent to one year of increasingly responsible administrative support experience relieving managers, supervisors or program administrators of clerical and administrative duties; or three years of increasingly responsible clerical experience. Please tell us how you meet the minimum requirements for the position. Please provide us with a detailed description of your qualifying experience, including duties and responsibilities, the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience and the dates worked.

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NARRATIVE RESPONSE QUESTIONS (Please answer all questions below. If you do not possess any experience, please state "No Experience" in the space provided): Describe your experience managing multiple calendars for executives. In your answer, please include the scheduling tools or platforms you used, the volume of calendar activity you handled (e.g., weekly meeting count), and how you resolved an urgent request or last-minute changes.

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Provide an example of your customer service experience from the positions you've held. Please share an exemplary experience you provided, either in person or in your written communications.

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Please outline your experience with event planning. Include the event type, size, budget, planning timeline, and your specific responsibilities.

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For the AAI, summarizing information succinctly and quickly is key. Describe any work experience you have compiling data and preparing reports, correspondence and other materials which may require researching and summarizing information from various sources within deadlines.

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Employer County of Marin

Address 3501 Civic Center Drive

Room 124

San Rafael, California, 94903

Phone 415 473-2126

Website https://www.hr.marincounty.gov/our-divisions/join-our-team