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Administrative Assistant (Confidential) Jobs in Corona, CA at City of Corona
Title: Administrative Assistant (Confidential)
Company: City of Corona
Location: Corona, CA
Description
Are you ready to play a key role in supporting the programs, events, and services that help strengthen and connect the Corona community every day?
The City of Corona’s Community Services Department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant who enjoys supporting meaningful, people-focused work. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support that helps keep community programs, events, and public services running smoothly. You will manage documents, assist with scheduling, coordinate communications, and provide professional customer service to staff and residents. This position requires someone who can maintain confidentiality, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced municipal environment. Every task you complete contributes to the department’s ability to deliver high-quality services that enrich the lives of Corona’s residents.
This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a direct impact on their community through strong organizational and administrative skills. You will help ensure that teams have the information, resources, and coordination they need to run recreation programs, youth services, senior activities, and citywide events. Your efforts will support collaboration across divisions and help streamline operations so staff can focus on serving the public. By managing important tasks with accuracy and professionalism, you will play a key part in maintaining the department’s welcoming, service-driven environment. If you are ready to support a mission that brings the community together, we encourage you to apply.
Education & Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Experience
- Five (5) years of increasingly responsible office administrative or secretarial experience.
Desired Experience
- Previous municipal or local government experience.
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This position is FLSA Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime compensation.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted until Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 11:59PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice.
The selection process will consist of a review and evaluation of all applicants’ qualifications. Those that meet the minimum/desired qualifications will be invited to take an online assessment. Applicants who receive a passing score will be invited to participate in an oral interview. The top scoring candidates from the oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).
THE DEPARTMENT
The Community Services Department in the City of Corona is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents through recreational programs, cultural events, and essential community resources. It offers a wide range of services, including parks and facility maintenance, library services, senior programs, youth activities, and special events that bring the community together. The department also provides educational opportunities, volunteer programs, and assistance resources to support residents of all ages. With a focus on engagement, health, and enrichment, it strives to create a vibrant and connected community.
COMMUNITY
A City whose heritage spans more than 125 years, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 170,000 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour’s travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on world class beaches. Corona’s economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.
THE ORGANIZATION
The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.
The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works, and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and an Assistant City Manager.
The City’s total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
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Qualifications Guidelines
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PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES CITY PAID BENEFITS*
For a complete explanation of benefits, benefit eligibility and restrictions; please refer to the current City Council Resolution Governing Compensation and Benefits of Non-Represented Confidential Group Employees. Any information contained herein that may conflict with the provisions of the Resolution, the Resolution shall prevail.
RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). The City does not participate in Social Security, and the City pays the employee’s mandatory contribution to the Medicare Program. The City offers two retirement formulas based on the employee’s current CalPERS membership status. The 2.7% @ 55 for miscellaneous or 3 % @ 50 for safety, single highest year of service retirement formula will be applied to employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 and those current CalPERS members with no significant break in PERS-qualified employment. The 2% @ 62 for miscellaneous or 2.7% @ 57 for safety, three-year average retirement formula will be applied to those employees with a significant break in PERS-qualified employment and those who have not formerly been a member of CalPERS or another retirement program with which CalPERS has a reciprocal relationship.All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA.
ANNUAL LEAVE & HOLIDAYS: Each biweekly pay period, Annual Leave hours earned are posted to the account of each employee’s account. Employees shall accrue Annual Leave as outlined in the Confidential Resolution. Please refer to page 15 of most current Resolution by Clicking here.
There are 13 (10 hours) paid holidays (130 hours) per calendar year.
IN LIEU LEAVE: The City will provide executive leave for exempt Confidential Group employees in lieu of other compensation for overtime. Exempt Confidential Group employees shall be granted Executive Leave of eighty (80) hours during any fiscal year regardless of the employee’s particular work schedule.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457) PLAN: To supplement retirement, employees can make voluntary salary deferrals to a Nationwide plan. Employee contribution limits are defined by law.
The City shall make a matching contribution into employee’s deferred compensation (457(b) or 401(a)) account at the end of each quarter in an amount equal to that deposited by the employee, but not to exceed nineteen hundred dollars ($1,900) per calendar year. Employees who do not open a deferred compensation account will not receive a City contribution.
The City shall provide Tier II employees an additional payment into their deferred compensation (457(b) or 401(a)) plan account equal to one hundred and fifty dollars ($150) per quarter.
RETIRED HEALTH SAVINGS: Tier II Employees. The City shall deposit into the Nationwide Retirement Health Savings Account of each Tier II Employee $250.00 per quarter.
BI-LINGUAL PAY: The City shall pay $322.50 per month to employees for Bilingual Pay. An employee receiving Bilingual Pay will be required to speak the alternative language in the course and scope of their employment and may be asked to assist in translating even if unrelated to their specific job duties.
LONGEVITY PAY: After 5 years of service $1,400.00 annually. After 10 years of service $1,600.00 annually. After 15 years of service $1,800.00 annually. After 20 years of service $2,000.00 annually.
MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers Kaiser and Blue Shield HMO plans as well as several Anthem Blue Cross PPO plans through CalPERS. For plan information, click the link below.Health Plan InformationThe City provides a Medical Allowance to Members to be used for the purpose of purchasing mandatory health coverage offered through PEMHCA for the Member and his or her eligible dependents. The Medical Allowance shall consist of the following: (1) the Base Contribution Rate, plus (2) an amount equal to the difference between the Base Contribution Rate and the following amounts, as applicable:
- $978.00 per month for Members electing Employee only coverage;
- $1956.00 per month for Members electing Employee plus one dependent coverage; or
- $2579.00 per month for Members electing Employee plus two or more dependents coverage.
In lieu of receiving the Medical Allowance and Medical Difference (if applicable), a Member may elect to receive a monthly allocation to the Cafeteria Plan according to the following schedule: (1) $600.00 for Employee + 2 or more dependents(2) $400.00 for Employee + 1 dependent(3) $200.00 for Employee Only
DENTAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers HMO and PPO dental insurance through Delta Dental. Dental insurance premiums are paid by the employee.
VISION INSURANCE: The City currently offers vision insurance through Eye Med. Vision insurance premiums are paid by the employee.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: Each employee may contribute to either a medical reimbursement account or dependent care account to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The flexible benefit plan is offered at the time of hire and at each open enrollment period.
DISABILITY INSURANCE: Short-term and long-term disability insurance is provided free to each employee.
LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a term life insurance policy to each employee equal to 5 ½ times the employee’s annual basic earnings to a maximum, of $750,000.00. Retiree life insurance policy at $50,000 until age 70.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM: This is a comprehensive program designed to help employees and their family members find direction in solving personal and/or emotional problems.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Education plans approved in writing by the City on or after November 14, 2017, the City shall reimburse Members for the costs (tuition and books) up to a maximum amount equivalent to the California State University fee schedule for tuition per semester and a lifetime maximum amount of $10,000 per employee.
- DISCLAIMER: City paid benefits shall be as set forth in the most current version of the Resolution of City Council between the City of Corona and the Non-represented Confidential Group Employees, which can be viewed on the City’s website (www.coronaca.gov). In the event of any conflict between the above summary of City paid benefits and any terms or conditions set forth in the most current version of the Resolution, the terms and conditions set forth in the Resolution shall control for purposes of this recruitment.
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Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
- Less than high school diploma or GED equivalent
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree or higher
02
How many years of office administrative experience do you possess?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 but less than 2 years
- 2 but less than 3 years
- 3 but less than 4 years
- 4 but less than 5 years
- 5 or more years
03
Do you have accounting experience working for a public agency including city or county government?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
