Management Jobs in Riverside, CA

Salary : $67,152.67 - $83,864.48 Annually

Location : Eastvale, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-06

Department : Public Works Department

Division : Engineering Division

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Summary

PUBLIC WORKS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT)

SALARY RANGE

MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

74,123.98 - $92,570.69 Annually

6,177.00 - $7,714.22 Monthly

35.64 - $44.51 Hourly

BENEFITS

• 4-Day Work Week - 11 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• 3.5% COLA on July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026 are in addition to

regularly scheduled merit increases that are dependent on performance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Political Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE : One year of office administrative experience or internship involving support of a functional area.

Essential Functions

EASTVALE'S PURPOSE & VALUES

PROTECTING THE PROSPERITY AND WELL BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY

HUMBLE ; put people and purpose first

CARING ; be kindhearted, attentive, and responsive

DRIVEN ; work hard towards meaningful and creative solutions

CITY MANAGER'S MESSAGE

Team Eastvale embraces the incredible opportunity to meaningfully impact our community every day. We take great pride in making Eastvale a City in which community members and visitors experience high standards of livability, educational attainment, playful experiences, and community connections.

We wish to congratulate you on taking this first step in joining a team that's driven by more than just a job, but one that is values driven; always looking for ways to enhance connectedness between people, businesses, and the diverse communities that call Eastvale home. This team is passionate and very talented, not remaining focused on looking at how government has traditionally done things, but looking more towards how things can be done better for the future of the community!

Challenges will always exist in this world, but with that comes vast opportunities to tackle each day anew with an attitude of finding paths forward to ensure Eastvale's high community standards are achieved. Our leadership team is experienced, but still desires to learn and grow, which contributes to a wonderfully exciting work environment!

Since Eastvale's incorporation in 2010, through the vision of our City Council and the dedication of our City team, the City has witnessed incredible benchmarks being achieved. From starting out as a humble farming and dairy community, to now being a vibrant commercial, social, and cultural hub, in large part due to annual events such EATSvale, EEK!VALE, the Eastvale International Food Festival, and Miracle on Citrus. The City now boasts over 70,000 residents, 200 retail businesses, and two of the top 50 most visited shopping centers in the nation. And, next up is the development of a new Civic Center and Downtown!

Eastvale has come a long way over the past several years, but there's so much more to accomplish to serve this wonderful community! Therefore, as we continue down the path to build a better tomorrow for Eastvale and contribute to this municipal success story, we invite you to apply to be a team member as we bring Eastvale to the next level of success. The future is bright in Eastvale, and we want yours to be too, so come and join our team!

Experience, Training & Licenses

THE POSITION

The Management Assistant will serve as a key member of the Public Works / Engineering Department and will have a unique once in a lifetime opportunity to play a vital role in the development of Eastvale's incoming downtown area. The Management Assistant will serve the Eastvale community with a "can do" attitude and "get it done" approach to work in a fast-paced environment while working closely with a talented, energetic, and highly engaged team of City talent.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

T HE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal Management Assistant candidate for the City of Eastvale's Public Works department is a motivated and detail-oriented individual eager to learn and grow in municipal government. Under the supervision of the Management Analyst, this candidate is reliable, adaptable, and ready to take on a variety of administrative and project-related tasks. They have a strong work ethic, a proactive mindset, and a willingness to tackle challenges with a positive attitude.

The candidate is organized and process-driven, with the ability to assist in contract management, processing purchase orders, and supporting grant applications. They are comfortable working with numbers, tracking financial data, and learning to analyze grants and reimbursement processes.

As a public servant, this candidate has a heart for community service and a dedication to enhancing the efficiency of Public Works operations. They take pride in contributing to the department's success and understand that every task, big or small, plays a role in supporting the City's infrastructure and services. With a commitment to continuous learning and professional development, they will be an invaluable asset to the City of Eastvale.

Special Requirements

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for the position, all candidates must submit a completed City application, cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references here.

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of relevant training, education, experience and writing skills as presented in the application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions. The process may include interviews and / or performance tests. A background investigation including, LIVESCAN fingerprinting and verification of previous employment. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment letter, applicants are required to complete a drug and / or alcohol test at the time of their pre-employment physical. All employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath to the United States and the State of California Constitution at time of hire.

This recruitment is open until filled with a first review date of Thursday, March 27th, 2025 at 11 : 59pm PST. Applications received after the first review date are not guaranteed to be considered and the recruitment may close at any time.

Retirement

CalPERS Retirement Plan - The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

2% @ 62 for Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members

Final Compensation : Highest thirty-six (36) consecutive month period

The employee pays their respective PERS retirement contribution (7% for Classic members, 7.75% for PEPRA members).

Health Benefits

Cafeteria Benefit Package - the current City contribution towards the cafeteria plan for full-time employees is $2,500.07 per month. This amount reflects the current Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents plus $250.00. The Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents is the base rate for future automatic adjustments to the cafeteria allowance. Should the premium for the Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents increase, the City will provide an automatic annual increase on January 1 of each year to the cafeteria plan allowance commensurate with such premium increase to such plan, up to a maximum of 5% per annum.

Medical

The City offers various HMO health plans to choose from through CalPERS. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Dental

The City offers a voluntary dental plan with Ameritas. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Vision

The City offers a voluntary vision plan with VSP. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

City Manager and Management - 2x annual salary to a maximum of $400,000

All Other Benefited Employees - 2x annual salary with a minimum of $100,000

City Council Members - $25,000

Insurance Programs

Additional supplemental insurance programs are available to employees through Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company (i.e. Life, Disability, Accident, and Cancer insurance coverage).

Deferred Compensation Plan

A 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan is available to employees through Voya. The City will provide a 200% matching contribution of the employee's contribution into a 401(a) plan up to a maximum of $3,000.00 per calendar year.

Retiree Health Reimbursement

The City awards employees based on years of continuous service, beginning at the completion of the fifth (5) consecutive year, with monthly contribution to a Health Reimbursement fund that they may use for eligible health care related expenses during retirement or upon separation.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Services include assessments, counseling, and referrals, for additional services to employees with personal and / or work related concerns. Up to six sessions per occurrence.

Long Term and Short Term Insurance

The City does not participate in the State of California's Disability Insurance. We offer a private sector program offered by Lincoln Financial paid by the City.

Accumulation Program for Part-Time and Limited Service Employees (APPLE)

A retirement savings program for part-time employees that do not qualify for CalPERS retirement benefits.

Time Off

Holidays

The City offers 11 paid holidays per year. Employees also receive one floating holiday each calendar year.

Vacation Leave

Full-time employees will earn 80 hours per year. Part-time employees will earn 40 hours per year.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees will earn 90 hours per year. Part-time employees will earn 45 hours per year.

Parental Leave

The City provides a wage replacement up to $3,500 per week, for up to 12 weeks for an employee's eligible parental related leave of absence.

Tuition Reimbursement

The City will provide regular full-time, and at-will employees with tuition reimbursement for courses which relate to their job assignment or the completion of a degree in a field related to City operations, subject to funding availability. An employee may be reimbursed for up to $2,500 a year, not to exceed a cumulative total of $10,000.

ScholarShare529 College Savings Plan

ScholarShare529 offers an easy and tax-advantaged way to save for higher education for your children, grandchildren, loved ones and even yourself as the beneficiary. Through payroll direct deposit, you can consistently contribute to a college savings account.

Are you able to attend special City events including weekends, evenings, and holidays as required?

Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain a valid license?

Are you able to attend night meetings and work extended hours as needed and / or required?

Please select the highest level of education you possess.

Please indicate the number of years of experience you possess performing office administration in support of a Public Works / Engineering department?

You need information from another department to complete an assignment, but they are not responding to your emails. What steps would you take to get the information, and when would you ask for help?

Your supervisor assigns you a task but provides very little detail, and they are unavailable for clarification. How would you figure out how to complete the task without making incorrect assumptions?

3. You're asked to suggest ways to improve a process, but every option has both advantages and disadvantages. How would you decide which option to recommend?

Required Question