Application Address: https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/j/88005590

Application Deadline: 12:00pm on Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Under general direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Secretary performs confidential, complex office and clerical tasks in a support role including secretarial and receptionist duties for multiple members of the management staff. Strong organizational skills needed to organize quickly as well as accurately; set priorities with little guidance; remain calm and tactful in the face of deadlines and rush jobs; be scrupulously discrete and work well with government and legislative officials, Board of Directors, etc.; excellent written and verbal skills with advance knowledge of state-of-the-art computer programs and a wide variety of related administrative activities; performs related work as required.

Qualifications:

Two (2) to Four (4) years progressively responsible experience in performing a wide variety of complex administrative support work, and/or completion of college level education subjects related to public relations, business/public administration, or journalism. Microsoft Office Suite certification is desirable.

Requires the Knowledge of:

Operations, procedures, policies, operations and precedents of a department or office to which assigned. Office management principles, operations, and procedures. Maintenance of filing methods and recordkeeping systems. Computer systems and software applications related to management support and administrative functions, including word processing and spreadsheet software, Microsoft Office, NetSuite and/or other office management software applications. Computer Maintenance Management Systems concepts. Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Principles of work coordination. Receptionist and telephone techniques.

Must possess the Ability to:

Apply correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic in performance of daily activities.
Effectively represent the Authority with the public and other agencies.
Use initiative, organization, and independent judgment in solving problems.
Operate a variety of modern office equipment including laptop and desktop computers.
Operate Microsoft Office Suite applications at an intermediate level, and other modern day software programs.
Maintain good public relations, be scrupulously discrete and confidential, communicate tactfully and effectively.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, outside agencies and the public.
Talk to and interview others to obtain or exchange information.
Prepare and organize a variety of information.
Perform a variety of office and support assignments with minimal supervision.
Maintain strict confidentiality and manage confidential information records.
Type at a speed of not less than 50 words per minute, use 10-key pad by touch.
Perform basic accounts payable/receivable functions and data entry.
Comprehend and carry out oral and written instructions, work independently and cooperatively with others.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Regularly and consistently meet attendance/punctuality requirements.

How to Apply:

Visit https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/j/88005590 or visit our job opportunity page at https://www.sldmwa.org/job-openings All applications must be received no later than the application deadline listed above.

A resume and cover letter are required. Failure to include either will disqualify your application.

Meeting the minimum qualifications for this position does not guarantee that you will be selected for further consideration. Only those individuals most suited to our particular needs will advance to any skills test and/or oral interview.

San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority

Secretary

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