DescriptionWelcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:
- Advance Airport Development
- Transform the Customer Experience
- Optimize Ongoing Business
- Cultivate our Culture
Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.
Why You'll Love Working at SAN:
- Location: The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, provides stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
- Hybrid Work Schedule: We offer a flexible telecommuting schedule, with the opportunity to work remotely.
- Salary: The hiring salary for the Administrative Assistant II is starting at $57,800 annually. The full pay range for the Administrative Assistant II is $49,402 to $79,042 annually.
- Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), annual employer funded Lifestyle Spending Account which you can use to invest in your personal development and growth activities, parental and childcare benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan, 457 defined contribution plan, and more!
- Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
- Application Deadline: November 5, 2024, applications will be reviewed after this date.
About the Job:
The Planning and Environmental department is looking for a skilled and knowledgeable Administrative Assistant II with a strong attention to detail to provide excellent administrative support.
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and multitasking skills with a proven ability to work with diverse groups. They will have a keen eye for detail and will have a solid understanding of processing contractual requests.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the processing of invoices, ensuring compliance with contract provisions and budgets through thorough accounts reconciliation.
- Assist in the planning and execution of project lifecycles, including the development of scopes of work, cost estimates, bid packages, project schedules, and closeout processes.
- Proofread and check all materials, reports, and documents for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to organizational standards and policies.
- Track and process all incoming and outgoing project documents, including submittals, requests for information, and change orders; ensure timely routing and signature.
- Manage departmental records systematically, organizing, storing, and retrieving physical and digital documents in compliance with policy.
- Prepare technical reports, memoranda, and correspondence; develop materials for meetings and act as a liaison with consultants, contractors, and outside agencies to ensure compliance with construction standards.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare meeting announcements and take detailed notes for distribution, and other duties as assigned.
The Skills We Are Looking For:
1. Time Management – Prioritize assignments deadlines and balance multiple priorities and complete assignments within expected time. Identifies and implements available tools, techniques, and behaviors necessary to support change efforts that require the adoption and realization of change to achieve business outcomes and initiatives on time; adapts to evolving situations and effectively addresses resistances and concerns.
2. Relationship & Interpersonal Skills – Cultivates interpersonal rapport and trust, both up and down, by exhibiting consistency and reliability; demonstrated awareness of others’ needs, listens for issues or conflicts and coaches’ others to relevant and meaningful solutions.
3. Influence – Communicates and writes proficiently to gain others’ support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions; articulates clear rationale in discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of various options, is assertive while exhibiting flexibility.
4. Integrity - Exercises diplomacy and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive, complex, and confidential issues and situations.
5. Leveraging Technology - Effectively uses and generates information electronically integrates technology solutions and systems.
RequirementsThe Experience You Need to Have**:
· Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.
· Four years of increasingly responsible office administrative or secretarial experience.
· Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
· Maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority’s vehicle insurance policy.
Preferred Education, Certification, and Licenses:
· Bachelor degree in business administration, organizational development, or a closely related field.
· Microsoft 365 Certified, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
**Lacking some of the skills or experiences we've listed? No worries! Here at the San Diego International Airport, we're on a mission to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. While certain roles may require specific qualifications, we understand that talent comes in many forms. Some of our positions may not require specific degrees, and we're always open to individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If you think this could be you, we encourage you to apply, and even if this position isn't the right role for you, we will add you to our database to consider for other opportunities in the future that align with your unique knowledge and skills. There's a chance we have the perfect spot for you to land!
EEO Statement
It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Physical & Mental Demands
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law.
