Administrative Assistant II - Confidential - San Mateo County Libraries (Open and Promotional)
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Administrative Assistant II - Confidential - San Mateo County Libraries (Open and Promotional)
Salary
$95,721.60 - $119,683.20 Annually
Location
County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
E090K
Department
County Library
Opening Date
01/21/2026
Closing Date
2/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit
70B
Description
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Description
San Mateo County Libraries is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated professional to join our team as an
Administrative Assistant II - Confidential.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the leadership of a top-rated, innovative public library system. The ideal candidate will be proactive, flexible, and skilled at balancing a wide range of administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The role requires sound judgment, initiative, and strong collaboration skills. If you are passionate about public service and excel at handling a myriad of matters with professionalism and discretion, we encourage you to apply.
This position is assigned to the Administrative Office of San Mateo County Libraries and will perform varied, complex, and often confidential administrative tasks in support of the Library Director and executive team.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration.
The ideal candidate should also be experienced in:
Providing high-level administrative support to executive-level management.
Handling and maintaining confidential materials and information.
Exercising sound judgement in complex or sensitive situations.
Researching and compiling a variety of informational or statistical material from internal and external sources.
Project management and overseeing multiple assignments and tight deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail.
Communicating with all levels of staff, elected officials, community leaders, and members of the public in a diplomatic and politically astute manner.
Providing information, responding to inquiries, and resolving concerns using good decision-making and knowledge of policies and procedures.
Displaying superb written communication skills and experience reviewing materials for completeness, accuracy, format, etc.
Organizing work, setting priorities, and meeting critical deadlines for the division and organization.
Handling "all the little things" - invoices, scheduling, deadlines, and follow-up, and general support - with a positive attitude.
Maintaining calendars, scheduling, organizing meetings and events, responding to and initiating correspondence.
Providing supervision to office staff.
PLEASE NOTE: A resume and cover letter is requried along with the completion of the supplemental questions to be considered for this position. Any application submitted without BOTH of these documents will be considered as incomplete and will not advance in the recruitment process.
NOTE: The eligible list generated by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Extensive contact with all levels of the organization, the public, our partners, board members, and other officials at the local, county, and state levels.
Analyzing administrative processes and recommending improvements.
Conducting research, data gathering, preparing reports, presentations, and other library documents.
Managing contracts, agreements, and vendor-related processes in compliance with library guidelines.
Creating timelines, tracking deliverables, and following up on action items.
Handling confidential information with discretion and integrity.
Coordinating public records or compliance responsibilities.
Supporting library board and committee meetings.
Supporting staff, special projects, and initiatives.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field and two years of experience in such fields as accounting, personnel management, office management, or management analysis.
Knowledge of:
Principles of organization, administration, and supervision.
Budgeting principles and practices.
Modern office methods and procedures associated with information technology.
Skill/Ability to:
Analyze organizational procedures and recommend improvements and prepare and present reports in narrative and graphic form.
Plan, organize, and supervise the work of clerical personnel effectively.
Application/Examination
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score.
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume and cover letter are also required.
The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions (weight: pass/fail). Candidates who pass the application screening may be invited to a panel interview (weight:100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
A complete application packet will consist of:
The County of San Mateo Employment Application Form
Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire that is part of the Employment Application Form
A Resume and Cover Letter (Please attach to your online application)
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please visit http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Wednes day, February 4, 2026, 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: February 17 - 20, 2026
Civil Service Panel Interview: March 5 and/or 6, 2026
About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Sedrick Dixon (01212026) (Administrative Assistant II - Confidential - E090)
We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance (https://www.smcgov.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/Benefits%20at%20a%20Glance%204.29.25.pdf) page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)
In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.
As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.
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NOTE: Applicants for this position are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and responses to the supplemental questions below. Your responses will give us additional and important information about your background and experience related to this position and will weigh heavily in the Application Screening. This information will also be used in the selection process. Your responses should be well-crafted using proper English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Be thorough, complete, and specific, yet concise. Neatness, clarity of expression, and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses.
I have read and understand these instructions.
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Describe your experience supporting executives in a government office or similar setting. Include the titles of those you supported and your key responsibilities. Also, include what @types of decisions you made on behalf of your director. Please include the organization where you worked and gained this experience.
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Describe your experience managing multiple projects at work while meeting critical deadlines. Identify the @types and objectives of those projects and the criteria you used to measure the accuracy of your work. Please include the organization where you worked and gained this experience.
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Describe your process for preparing a critical, executive-level report that requires compiling and integrating inputs from multiple members of the leadership team. Specifically, detail how you use sound judgement to manage the collaborative process to ensure timely submission of the report. Including: A) What steps did you take to set clear expectations and deadlines for each contributor? B) How did you proactively track deliverables and hold collaborators accountable when inputs were delayed or incomplete? Please include the organization where you worked and gained this experience.
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Employer
County of San Mateo
Address
County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663
Phone
(650) 363-4343
Website
https://jobs.smcgov.org
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