SECRETARY - UNCLASSIFIED

DESCRIPTION


The City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services is recruitingone (1)Secretary - Unclassified position within the Environmental Health Bureau. This recruitment is anticipated to close on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM OR when 150 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Notice of Extension: The application period has been extended to accept 150 applications (previously 100 applications). Previous applicants for this recruitment do not need to reapply.

Reporting to the Environmental Health Bureau Manager, this position will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Environmental Health Bureau Manager. In addition, this position serves as primary backup to the Department’s Executive Assistant. This position is located at the main health department office located at 2525 Grand Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Interacts effectively with the Environmental Health Bureau Manager and all levels of the bureau and department;
• Serves as liaison to the public, vendors, elected officials, City Manager's Office, and City departments on behalf of the Bureau Manager;
• Maintains calendars and assists with preparation for meetings, trainings, and appointments;
• Oversee daily administrative operations and ensure efficient office functioning;
• Serves as backup to the Main Health Front Desk Receptionist and other clerical staff during breaks and absences;
• Screens and prioritizes requests of Bureau management and staff;
• Performs various clerical functions, including copying, scanning, compiling, and filing documents;
• Coordinates and tracks the workflow of several Bureau processes, including requests for purchase orders, invoice payments, and expense reimbursements, contracts and other items;
• Interprets Department and Bureau policies, procedures, and operations for the public and City personnel;
• Composes correspondence, reports, and notices, including correspondence to outside organizations and the public;
• Provides administrative support to special programs, projects, and/or initiatives;
• Assists with City correspondence, reports, memorandums, and other documents;
• Provides basic graphic design, PowerPoint design, excel worksheet design, and support as needed;
• Coordinate and process travel requests for Bureau Management staff, including arranging transportation, and accommodations;
• Supervises clerical staff as needed;
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs of office facilities;
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive company information;
• Ensure compliance with bureau’s standards and legal regulations;
• Assist with HR concerns, authorization requests, and personnel correspondence by relaying information to Department management and obtaining signatures when needed;
• Foster a positive office culture; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of full time progressively responsible experience in secretarial, administrative, and/or clerical work in an office setting.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Public Health, or a closely related field.

ABILITY TO:

• Work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
  
• Communicate both verbally and in writing.
  
• Comprehend and interpret complex written information.
  
• Research, organize, and analyze data from a variety of sources.
  
• Develop conclusions and make recommendations based upon evaluation of facts.
  
• Work collaboratively with others.
  
• Exercise initiative to complete assigned tasks.
  
• Plan and organize work.
  
• Operate computers including the use of the internet, spreadsheet, database, and word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Office).
  

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM PST, on Monday, February 23, 2026, or when 150 applications have been received, whichever occurs first . T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements , including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-6115.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7008.

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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 2/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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