DEFINITION 

Under direction, performs a variety of highly responsible, administrative duties on behalf 

of the District Manager and Board of Trustees; administers and coordinates District 

agendas, minutes, and communications; manages official District records; and performs 

related work as required. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 

Receives supervision and direction from the District Manager. Exercises no direct 

supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a single position classification responsible for providing administrative support to 

the District Manager’s Office. Incumbents perform a variety of administrative and project 

coordination support work for the District Manager, Board of Trustees, and associated 

staff. The work requires extensive public contact, the frequent use of tact, discretion, 

independent judgment and knowledge of District activities. Assignments are given with 

general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines 

and methods to complete assignments. Work is typically reviewed upon completion 

for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) The District reserves the 

right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and 

to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Education and Experience   

Associate degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college 

or university AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative and 

secretarial experience, preferably in a governing board environment. Public sector experience and bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, or a related field is strongly desired. 

education as described above will be considered.

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various District and meeting sites; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

BACKGROUND CHECK AND POST-OFFER PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Qualifying persons must complete a background check.  A medical doctor must certify that a candidate is physically able to perform the duties of the position and is free of illegal substances as determined by a drug screen. A medical doctor and/or laboratory designated by the District shall perform the post-offer physical examination and drug screen and the District shall pay all costs.

The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District reserves the right to modify, delete, augment, or supplement the duties, qualifications, and requirements stated at its sole and absolute discretion.