Under general direction, the Executive Secretary performs a wide variety of administrative/secretarial support duties for a County Agency Administrator, Department Director, or other executive level management requiring independent judgment and action; ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures; communicates policies, procedures and other critical information to staff, divisions, departments, and the public; and coordinates trainings, travel, meetings, and other events.
Minimum Qualifications:
Either: Two years of full time paid secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a local, state, or other government agency. In order to be qualified, experience must have been in direct support of a manager or higher level position.
Or: Four years of full time paid clerical or higher level experience which included primary responsibilities for the following: a) calendar management for a supervisor, program, or department, b) preparation and production of agendas and/or meeting materials, and taking minutes; and c) screening and routing calls, correspondence, and/or receiving in-person visitors.
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on one of the posted cut-off dates of July 9, 2025, July 23, 2025 or August 6, 2025. The full job announcement and online application are available for viewing on our website. Please view the official job announcement for all requirements and testing information.
Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711