City of National City

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

SALARY

$30.84 - $37.49 Hourly

$5,345.43 - $6,497.40 Monthly

$64,145.12 - $77,968.80 Annually

LOCATION

140 E. 12th Street, Suite A, National City, CA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

27-009

DEPARTMENT

Community Development

OPENING DATE

09/01/2026

CLOSING DATE

9/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

SALARY

$30.84 - $37.49 Hourly

$5,345.43 - $6,497.40 Monthly

$64,145.12 - $77,968.80 Annually

LOCATION

140 E. 12th Street, Suite A, National City, CA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

27-009

DEPARTMENT

Community Development

OPENING DATE

09/01/2026

CLOSING DATE

9/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AN EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Community Development Department plays a key role in shaping the future of urban development in National City. The Department is made up of several divisions, to include the Building, Homeless Services, Housing Authority, Neighborhood Services, Planning and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Division. These Divisions are led by guiding policies at the local, state, and federal levels. Guiding documents for these divisions include but are not limited to the City's General Plan, California’s Code of Regulations, Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan, State Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Housing and Urban Development’s rules and regulations.

THE JOB:

Under direction, to perform a variety of specialized and difficult clerical and administrative duties for department head requiring knowledge of specialized subject matter; and perform related duties as required.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

Provides a variety of secretarial and administrative support duties requiring the use of independent judgment and discretion.
Types correspondence, forms, reports, agendas, requisitions, and other related materials from rough draft, marginal notes, machine recordings, or oral instructions.
Takes and transcribes minutes of conferences and meetings; maintains calendars and schedules and coordinates meetings.
Performs routine administrative duties such as scheduling, timekeeping, personnel, and budgetary details.
Composes routine letters; provides clerical support to a paid board or commission, including preparing agendas and compiling background materials, following up action items, and maintaining files.
Maintains confidential files, records, and logs; screens visitors and telephone calls by furnishing information requested or by referring to appropriate source.
Operates word processing equipment to store and retrieve information and to prepare correspondence and reports.
Provides routine information to the public and other governmental officials and agencies.
Acts as intermediary on assigned matters with the staff of City departments and board or commission members.
Keeps inventory of supplies on hand and prepares requisitions for supplies and services when necessary.
Reviews materials submitted to determine that all relevant data, signatures, and other required details are included.
Supervises, trains, and evaluates subordinate clerical personnel.

IDEAL CANDIDATE & QUALIFICATIONS

**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:**Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: graduation from high school, including or supplemented by courses in office practices, typing, and stenography; and four (4) years of progressively responsible secretarial experience involving frequent public contact.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN: Modern office practices, procedures, and terminology; letter and report writing; statistical and recordkeeping methods; correct English usage, spelling, and punctuation; operations of assigned departments; basic functions and organization of municipal government.

ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively; utilize word processing equipment efficiently; operate transcribing machines or take dictation; type at a net rate of 55 words per minute from clear, legible copy; employ independent judgment and make sound decisions in accordance with established procedures; understand and interpret departmental policies and procedures; work independently; supervise and train clerical personnel; establish and maintain effective working relations with all levels of staff, elected officials, board or commission members, and the general public.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of an approved certificate, less than one (1) year old, indicating an ability to type at a net rate of 55 words per minute and take dictation at a rate of 80 words per minute may be required.

TO APPLY

Applicants must submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department web page at www.nationacityca.gov. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City employment application.

All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to an oral interview and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. An eligible list is valid for up to one year unless exhausted sooner.

The City of National City is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.

EmployerCity of National City

Address

140 East 12th Street, Suite A

National City, California, 91950

Phone 619-336-4300

Websitehttp://www.nationalcityca.gov

EmployerCity of National CityPhone 619-336-4300 Websitehttp://www.nationalcityca.govAddress

140 East 12th Street, Suite A

National City, California, 91950

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questionnaire must also be described, in detail, on the "Work Experience" section of your employment application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered. Please do not refer your responses to your resume. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications.

I have read and acknowledge the instructions stated above.

QUESTION 2 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education

High School Diploma/GED

Some College

AA/AS Degree

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Masters Degree

QUESTION 3 How many years of of progressively responsible secretarial experience involving frequent public contact do you have?

0 to 1 year

1 to 2 years

2 to 3 years

3 to 4 years

4 or more years

QUESTION 4 Do you have the ability to type at least 55 net words per minute?

Yes

QUESTION 5 Please describe your experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
QUESTION 6 Do you have secretarial experience working for a government agency or public-sector organization?

Yes

QUESTION 7APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) The City of National City's Human Resources Department uses electronic mail (e-mail) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. We do so as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following:

Ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share email addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our emails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails, i.e., for the non-delivery of email or if you fail to check your email box on a timely basis, etc.
Read any notices we send carefully and in a timely manner. Follow further instructions if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

Yes

Required Question