Part-time Office Assistant I - Senior Services

City of Irvine, CA
$17.41 - $19.23 Hourly
United States, California, Irvine
1 Civic Center Plaza (Show on map)
Mar 06, 2025
Description The City of Irvine is seeking customer service professionals with office experience and a passion for serving older adults to assist with telephone and in-person reception, program information, and front office organization in a Senior Center. This position is Part-time with schedule requirements of up to 19 hours per week. Shift schedule willi include Monday-Sunday during hours of operation: 8a.m. - 6p.m. Entry level minimum starting pay rates: Office Assistant I: $17.41 - $19.23 (hourly)* New rate beginning 06/21/2025: $20.00 - $22.09 The ideal candidates posses a high school diploma and one year of experience in a front office/customer service setting, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Associate degree or some college education is desirable. For more information, please see the Part-time Office Assistant I - Senior Services flier. Your Team* The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine's five values of Humility , Innovation , Empathy , Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day. The Community Services Department provides exceptional service, innovative programs, and diverse cultural experiences in vibrant and sustainable spaces. The department strives to create a lasting contribution to the health and well-being of the Irvine community and consists of the following award-winning programs and services: Senior Services, Disability Services, Child, Youth, and Family Services, Animal Care, Recreation and Park Services and Operations, Great Park Operations and Athletics, Aquatics, Fine Arts, Facility Reservations and Contract Classes, Development and Park Planning, Administrative, Business and Support Services, Engagement and Special Events, Open Space, and Transportation Services (TRIPS). The Process Find more information in the Office Assistant I job description. Interview: After a thorough review of applications, those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their application will be invited to an interview. Background Check: A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to appointment. Medical Examination: A medical examination will be conducted, including a drug/alcohol screening and proof of a negative TB test to ensure the ability to perform assigned duties. The City of Irvine must provide a safe and drug-free workplace. Any applicant who tests positive or tampers with evidence shall be disqualified from consideration. Future Vacancies: This recruitment may be used to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization. Part-time employees are employed "at will" and their services can be discontinued without cause. Certain City budgets may not include funding for mandated CalPERS employer contributions. A qualified candidate who is a current member of CalPERS may be restricted from temporary/part-time employment. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Irvine 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.