The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.The incumbent will perform a variety of routine administrative tasks in the areas of budget, purchasing, facilities management, personnel, and general office management; and performs other related duties as required. The Administrative Services Assistant class is an entry level classification and reports to a supervisory or manager level position.The ideal candidate will have contract and grant experience with an advanced level of program review and documentation maintenance experience.Meet the team!Nestled within the diverse landscapes of Southern California, the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (RivCoParks), is Nationally Accredited (CAPRA) standing as a beacon of natural beauty and community enrichment. Spanning across vast expanses of desert, mountain ranges, and lush valleys, this District embodies a commitment to preserving the region's ecological treasures while providing unparalleled recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

• Gather and compile facts, statistics and develop estimates and projections in order to evaluate effectiveness of program results; recommend revisions in program direction as a result of statistical evaluation.
• Prepare or review program grant and funding requests; provide technical assistance to contract providers in the development of grant proposals; evaluate performance of contract providers from an administrative viewpoint; identify potential sources for grant funds to augment County funding of specific programs.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of a program budget and the establishment of fiscal control; represent a program or its director relative to fiscal or budgetary matters in meetings with members of the community or other agencies; prepare budgetary, fiscal, and administrative reports.
• Prepare proposals for federal or state funding of County programs and compile necessary supportive data.
• Study existing statutes and proposed legislation to determine their effect on program operation and cost.
• Confer with department supervisors to devise more efficient office procedures.
• Solve problems related to office management including workflow and staffing needs.
• Write or revise procedures, program guidelines, and training manuals.
• Establish and maintain an office supply, facilities, equipment, and inventory control system for an entire department.
• Determine usage and placement of telephone equipment and office space layout, recommending changes as necessary. OPTION IEducation : Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably with coursework in accounting, business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)OPTION IIExperience : Two years of technical or specialized clerical experience. ALL OPTIONSKnowledge of : Basic accounting principles; fiscal and budgetary procedures; efficient office principles and procedures; basic statistical methods, including survey techniques.Ability to : Analyze office management and administrative problems in order to devise workable solutions; prepare budget requests and monitor expenditures; prepare grant proposals between the County and private / public institutions or organizations; prepare clear and concise reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships. General InformationFor specific questions regarding this position, please contact Sharlah Harvey at [email protected].   Learn More