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Administrative Assistant Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA at Municipal Pooling Authority
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About the Municipal Pooling Authority
The Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA) is a well-established and reputable Joint Powers Authority (JPA) established in 1977, to pool municipal assets to provide General Liability coverage and Workers’ Compensation coverage for 20 municipalities in Northern California. MPA has grown to include Property, Vehicle Physical Damage, short-term and long-term disability, Risk Management, Ergonomics, Employee Benefits, and Employee Wellness services/programs. MPA provides in-house administration of claims for General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Vehicle programs, and claims administration services are maintained through Origami, an online claims management system. MPA has continually received Accreditation with Excellence from the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities CAJPA).
Join our team and enjoy MPA’s comprehensive benefits package and defined benefit retirement plan through CalPERS. Some of the benefits package highlights include no-cost dental and vision coverage for the employee and family, and for medical, there is a minimal employee contribution for Kaiser of $55.00, with other plans available for an increased share of the cost. MPA provides 14 paid holidays a year, 12 sick days a year, one administration day a year (increasing up to 5 days based on years of service, and 12 days of vacation (increasing based on years of service), and may work remotely up to 4 days a week.
The MPA team has 23 employees who specialize in their area of work, from public administration requirements of pooling to claims administration and program management. The MPA team is a highly collaborative team that takes pride in their area of work and often works together to strategize on moving MPA forward. The team enjoys quarterly team-building events.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A (1) COMPLETED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION AND (2) RESUME/CV TO [email protected] include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. You may also mail your resume and cover letter to: Municipal Pooling Authority PO Box 67, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
See Job Posting and employment application form: https://www.mpa-nc.com/jobs.aspx
About the Position: Administrative Assistant
This position provides direct administrative support to the Chief Administrative Officer. This position is also responsible for providing administrative support to the Administrative Services Department and the general administrative operations of the MPA office.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives direction and supervision from the Chief Administrative Officer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
· Provide direct administrative support to the Chief Administrative Officer
o Schedule all internal and external meetings, calendaring of events and activities, and conference calls for the Chief Administrative Officer.
o Answer Chief Administrative Officer’s phone and manage requests from callers.
o Draft memos, reports, or correspondence as directed.
o Provide research support on special projects.
o Coordinate travel plans.
· Administration of all Public Meetings
o Prepare Board and Committee meeting agenda packets and post them in accordance with Myers-Milias-Brown Act requirements, track attendance and take notes.
o Prepare action item minutes.
o Responsible for all …
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Municipal Pooling Authority
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
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