NEOGOV · 4 days ago
Operations Assistant - Office of the City Auditor - 602 (Unclassified)
City of San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Operations Assistant for the Office of the City Auditor in San Diego. The role involves providing administrative support, managing communications, and performing graphic design tasks to assist in audit and investigative work.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Provide executive-level administrative support to department leadership
Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics for internal and external stakeholders
Prepare correspondence, including formal email and memoranda
Prepare and deliver printed materials for Audit Committee meetings
Serve as primary point of contact for routine inquiries and requests
Process and manage departmental payroll with accuracy and confidentiality
Coordinate purchasing activities and manage vendor relationships
Assist with personnel functions including onboarding, offboarding, recordkeeping, and training
Support budget functions by tracking and reconciling departmental expenditures
Liaise with external partners as needed to accomplish tasks
Maintain filing systems (physical and digital) and ensure document retention compliance
Maintain supplies and coordinate workspace, equipment, and facilities maintenance
Make travel arrangements for staff when necessary and process related forms
Serve as liaison for organization-wide programs, initiatives, and administrative systems
Provide general operational support to audit staff as needed
Design and maintain professional layouts for all formal communication materials and written products, including audit reports, investigative reports, executive summaries, memoranda, presentations, and other informational documents
Create compelling visuals to facilitate the communication of audit and investigative findings and recommendations to various stakeholders, including decisionmakers and the public
Develop visual content for social media platforms to promote departmental products and initiatives
Maintain consistent branding and visual identity across all departmental materials
Support copyediting of reports, presentations, and communications materials for clarity, accuracy, and consistency
Assist with preparation of public-facing documents and information requests
Support public information activities as needed
Help maintain departmental website content and digital presence, including social media
Other tasks and special projects within administrative and communications areas, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, communications, graphic design, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least two years of relevant professional experience
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to communicate complex information clearly to various partners and stakeholders, including elected officials, management, and the public
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment
Self-starter with a strong work ethic who takes initiative to complete tasks proactively
Preferred
Experience with SAP and various modules within the enterprise resource planning system, including finance, logistics, human capital management, organizational management, payroll, Ariba, etc
Experience with Bank of America Works software
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Illustrator
Experience in government, public sector, or audit/investigation environment
Background in office administration, executive support, or similar operational roles
Familiarity with graphic design principles and visual communications best practices
Familiarity with payroll, procurement, and HR functions
Knowledge of social media management and digital communications
Benefits
Defined retirement plan, including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee’s eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.).
A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver.
11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.
Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee’s first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service.
Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
Access to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate.
Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
City-paid life insurance.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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