About the position

This job posting is to fill a full-time, non-Civil Service (at-will) position. You need to clearly exhibit on your resume that you have the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience outlined in the minimum qualifications provided in this posting. Please Note: A cover letter is required as part of this application process. This Executive Assistant will serve in a lead administrative support role for one or more of SMUD's executives, and serve on a team of Executive Assistants providing support to the work and strategic priorities of the Executive Office. The position reports to the Manager, Executive Office. This challenging role will be rewarding to someone who: Has a proven track record of success supporting multiple senior leaders/executives, including a high volume of complex scheduling. Is extremely organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys bringing order and structure to the demanding schedules and needs of executives. Can gain a deep understanding of executive priorities, be proactive to identify and solve problems, manage competing priorities, and remain calm under pressure. Enjoys working independently and self-directing work, and also collaborating with a team on shared goals. Possesses strong customer service skills, is highly responsive, and acts with urgency to execute time-sensitive work. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate on behalf of executives with tact and professionalism. Can effectively prioritize tasks and manage time in a busy environment. Is community minded and driven to support positive impact through their interactions with community partners. Brings a positive attitude to work each day. The successful candidate will join SMUD's strong culture of collaboration, innovation, and community service. In addition to meaningful work supporting SMUD's 2030 Clean Energy Vision, this position offers excellent benefits, including free covered parking on site, EV charging (parking) and CalPERS retirement benefits.Purpose Performs complex and highly responsible administrative support and scheduling duties related to the activities and operations of the SMUD Executive Office. Nature and Scope This is an advanced journey level classification administrative support role. Employees in this classification work independently within a broad framework of policies and procedures. This job requires extensive staff, public, and organization contact requiring a high degree of tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative, analytical, and technical support to assigned executive staff. Researches, drafts, and prepares various written materials including correspondence, memoranda, draft and final versions of departmental directives or procedures, and reports.
• Provides general administrative support by preparing and maintaining calendars, including the scheduling of appointments and meetings. Coordinates meeting room and material set-up, including audio-visual and catering requirements. Negotiates contracts for outside facilities.
• Prepares and ensures accuracy of departmental administrative and analytical information in presentation format to ensure that SMUD reporting is accurate and timely; prepares oral and written presentation materials to present business cases, results of studies, reports of department planning, budget status, and related reports.
• Plans, coordinates and prepares for Board Committee meetings. Ensures all Board Committee deadlines are met. Edits Board Committee packets for accuracy and includes relevant board policies and reports prior to distribution.
• Coordinates activities with, and serves as liaison to, the Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion department. Ensures completion of all documents, reviews and reports.Follows delegation of authority to approve various documents and processes on behalf of executives, including travel, events, and projects.
• Acts as liaison between the Executive team and staff, outside agencies, vendors, contractors, customers, and others. Screens telephone calls and mail, disseminates information from executives, handles complaints, initiates and tracks action items and, follows up on actions to be taken.
• Supports the overall achievement and completion of department projects; assists in planning, reviewing and conducting work activities and researching required project information associated with department internal/external projects in accordance with established task objectives and schedule as outlined in the project plan/contract.
• Provides back up to other Executive Assistants and Manager, Executive Office, when necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three or more (3+) years in an administrative position supporting a senior leader and/or executive.
• Knowledge Of Principles and practices of administrative and/or technical area to which assignedPrinciples and practices of intermediate analytical research and project coordinationModern office equipment, methods, procedures, and computer hardware and softwareTechniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication. Principles and methods of business letter and report writing. Principles and practices of workplace safety. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, codes, ordinances, policies, rules and regulations. General functions and objectives of municipal government. Research methods and techniquesComputer software, including word processing, data base, spreadsheet and accounting applicationsSkills To Handle confidential information appropriately, identify sensitive issues and exercise diplomacy and tact. Communicate effectively, tactfully and clearly in writing and verbally. Perform a wide range of highly responsible and complex administrative support functions with speed and accuracy. Conduct detailed and thorough research utilizing a variety resources. Interpret and apply policies, procedures, standards and requirements. Read and understand complex and/or technical data. Compile and prepare technical, statistical, and/or analytical reports and presentations. Analyze problems, situations or documents and make recommendations for resolution. Interpret, clarify, understand, and analyze verbal/written information and ideas. Work cooperatively with diverse personalities in a team-oriented environment. Utilize applicable hardware, software and business office equipment. Handle confidential information appropriately, identify sensitive issues and exercise diplomacy and tact. Communicate effectively, tactfully and clearly in writing and verbally. Perform a wide range of highly responsible and complex administrative support functions with speed and accuracy. Conduct detailed and thorough research utilizing a variety resources. Interpret and apply policies, procedures, standards and requirements. Read and understand complex and/or technical data. Compile and prepare technical, statistical, and/or analytical reports and presentations. Analyze problems, situations or documents and make recommendations for resolution. Interpret, clarify, understand, and analyze verbal/written information and ideas. Work cooperatively with diverse personalities in a team-oriented environment. Utilize applicable hardware, software and business office equipment

Nice-to-haves

• At least five (5+) years' experience in administrative role(s) supporting multiple senior leaders/executives.
• Highly skilled using and troubleshooting Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Associate degree in Business, Communications, or related field, or comparable work experience.

Benefits

• free covered parking on site
• EV charging (parking)
• CalPERS retirement benefits