Introduction READ THIS ENTIRE BULLETIN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REAPPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. THIS IS A REOPENING OF A CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. If you have previously applied or started an application for Administrative Specialist I, Examination #23-0218-01, read this entire bulletin. There are specific instructions on how to reapply for this position. PLEASE CONTACT THE EXAMINATION ANALYST, ANGELICA CUEVAS AT ANGELICA.CUEVAS@ACGOV.ORG TO HAVE YOUR PREVIOUS APPLICATION RELEASED BACK TO YOU. The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you have previously submitted an application and choose to reapply, your new score/disposition will replace your current disposition. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online. Description THE AGENCY Alameda County, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is California's seventh-largest county. The County employs 9,700 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $3.4 billion. Oakland, the County seat, is California's eighth largest city. One and a half million people call Alameda County home and live in a variety of incorporated cities, unincorporated communities and rural areas. As a major urban county, Alameda provides a full range of services to its citizens. The County is a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, and its mixture of cosmopolitan and suburban areas provides the perfect environment for families and their active lifestyles. The County offers extensive cultural resources, countless recreational opportunities and an array of fine public and private colleges and universities. Position Under direction the incumbent will provide professional level administrative, operational and organizational services to County departments and agencies; to plan and conduct a variety of studies and inquiries; to facilitate the implementation of a wide variety of programs and projects; and to do related work as required. Administrative Specialist I/II is a flexibly staffed class series with the work normally performed at the II level, but with initial selection possible at the I (or entry) level. Incumbents hired at the I level will be expected to gain experience and demonstrate proficiency which qualifies them to promote to the II level after the equivalent of one-year full time service. Appointment at the I level will not be extended beyond one year. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Administrative Specialist I (#0218). Ideal Candidate Plan and organize work activities, manage several tasks at once, and establish a course of action for self and others to ensure timely and efficient completion of work. Identify issues, problems or opportunities and determine appropriate course of action. Provide leadership and direct supervision to a small group of administrative/clerical support staff. Prepare, update and present reports, correspondence or other documents. Diligently watch over job processes, tasks, and work products to ensure freedom from errors, omissions, or defects. Work cooperatively with others inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives and build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships. Utilize and stay current on available technology and office equipment. Deliver clear, effective communication, both orally and in writing, and take responsibility for understanding others. Conduct research, analyze data, generate reports and make recommendations to management. Monitor contracts, revenues and expenditures; and provide administrative guidance, support and expertise to assigned department/division. Vacancies Administrative Specialist I is a countywide classification; positions in this class can be found in departments throughout Alameda County. This recruitment is to establish a countywide eligible list that will be used by any County department or agency needing to fill a vacancy in this classification. Minimum Qualifications I: Experience Equivalent to two years of full-time experience at the level of or higher than the class of Administrative Assistant in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts). Completion of the Alameda County Management Academy “Management & Supervision Certificate Program” may substitute for six (6) months of the required qualifying experience. II: Education Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, or a field related to the work. Additional professional or paraprofessional administrative experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. Experience: Administrative support experience equivalent to that performed by the Alameda County classified service of Administrative Assistant is desirable. Licenses: Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of Principles of public administration; Practices and techniques of administrative analysis and report preparation; Computer applications related to the work; Budgetary and financial record keeping techniques; Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment; Basic supervisory principles and practices; Basic public personnel, purchasing and contract administration practices. Ability to: Plan and conduct administrative, organizational and operational studies; Research, compile and summarize varied information, evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions; Interpret, explain and apply complex policies, regulations and procedures; Plan, assign and review the work of a small staff on a project or day-to-day basis; Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials; Represent the department and the County in meetings with others; Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines; Maintain accurate records and files; Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Examination Components Review of candidates’ application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Review of supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified. Oral examination weighted as 100% of the candidate’s final examination score. The oral interview will be administered virtually and may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Review of Minimum Qualifications: by December 9, 2025. Review of Questionnaire for Best Qualified: by January 13, 2026. Virtual Civil Service Pre-Recorded Oral Exam: by January 13 - January 23, 2026. January 26 - February 2, 2026 Notification of Results: February 13, 2026. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN. Benefits Medical – HMO & PPO Plans Dental – HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits – Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plan – Defined Benefit Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave – (Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program) Employee Discount Program (theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1st United Services Credit Union
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