Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Director, the Administrative Assistant II assists the Director with a variety of administrative duties, of a high degree of responsibility, including working with members of the public, Governor's office, Commissioners, legislature, private contractor's and other organizations on a variety of Lottery related issues.
This position requires a current Administrative Assistant II exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click to gain list eligibility.
This position is headquartered in Sacramento and is eligible for either a remote-based or office-based telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as needed. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires employee residence in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: "telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California.
When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery?
People are drawn to the Lottery because we:
Are an energetic, creative, and talented team Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation Recognize individual and team contributions Support the importance of work-life balance Invest in the professional development of our team members Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint May consider a Training & Development assignment.
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate's ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements."
It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission.
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Working Conditions Schedule: 8am to 5pm Travel: Occasional overnight travel may be required. Special Requirements The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential assignments with tact and diplomacy
Ability to work independently
Ability to handle changing priorities and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Positive attitude
Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
