Secretary
26.00-27.00
Posted 04/17/26
Job ID:
127752
Job Description
Secretary
Job Location: East Palo Alto, California
Job Type: Temporary
Pay Rate: $26-$27/hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm
Description of Position:
Do you have experience as a Secretary? We are seeking a highly organized and detail oriented Secretary to support a government agency. This is a journey level administrative role responsible for performing a wide range of office, secretarial, and support duties under direct supervision. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured environment. Who thrives in a structured, public facing environment and is committed to providing high quality administrative support.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and secretarial support to department staff
- Maintain and update departmental records, databases, and filing systems
- Develop and maintain department website content
- Prepare contracts, agreements, reports, correspondence, and meeting materials
- Screen calls, visitors, and mail; respond to inquires and direct individuals appropriately
- Organize and maintain calendars, schedule, meetings, and prepare agendas and minutes
Description of Company:
You will be supporting a government agency in a city in East Palo Alto, California.
Knowledge of:
- Federal, State, and local regulations, policies, and procedures
- Recordkeeping systems and administrative practices
- Business writing, report preparation, and proper grammar usage
- Modern office equipment and communication tools
- Computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
Experience Required:
- Minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible office support experience
- Experience in a government agency setting preferred
- Experience supporting Planning Commission meetings in a plus (not required)
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Bolt Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We understand that you might not meet every requirement for this position, but we encourage you to apply even if you do not "Check all the boxes."
For inquiries about this position or to explore other job opportunities at Bolt, feel free to contact us at the following numbers:
- Stockton - (209) 307-6115
- American Canyon - (707) 552-7800
- Sonoma - (707) 939-2800
Meet Your Recruiter
Christie Tinsley
Central Valley Region Manager
Christie has been in the staffing world for decades, and she's still just as passionate about it as day one. She's got a heart of gold and a real talent for connecting great people with great jobs. Whether she's helping someone land their dream role or finding the perfect fit for a client, Christie puts care and kindness into everything she does. If you get a chance to work with her, you'll quickly see, she truly loves what she does, and it shows.
About East Palo Alto, CA
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