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Description
Are you an organized, friendly, and detail-oriented professional looking to serve your community? The City of Simi Valley is seeking a dedicated Receptionist to be the welcoming face of City Hall while also supporting Human Resources (HR) with essential tasks.
Position Overview:
As our receptionist, you’ll be the first point of contact for visitors and staff, ensuring smooth daily operations and excellent customer service. Additionally, you’ll assist the HR division with document filing, maintaining records, and administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist visitors, staff, and community members with professionalism and courtesy
- Handle phone calls, emails, and inquiries on City programs and services
- Manage personnel filing, verifications of employment, offer letters, purchase orders, and travel
- Assist with other administrative duties for members of the HR Division
Schedule / Location:
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- City Hall, Simi Valley
- Occasional evening, weekend overtime required. An alternative workweek schedule is not available for this position.
Details:
- Full-time regular position
- Salary Range from $22.17 to $28.35 hourly (based on qualifications)
- Plus an Excellent Benefits package, see details below
- For the full job description and minimum qualifications, click on the link below (Note: Official Title is HR Technician)
Qualifications:
- Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- Two years of increasingly responsible clerical or secretarial experience.
- Experience working in human resources or workers’ compensation is highly desirable.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal Candidate:
✔ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
✔ Proficiency in office software and administrative tasks
✔ Ability to multitask and maintain organization in a fast-paced environment
✔ Experience in reception and administrative roles required
✔ Knowledge of HR processes is a plus
✔ Ability to adapt and pivot in a constantly changing environment
Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Most medical plans, including family coverage, are fully paid for as outlined in the current employee group contract. Additionally, we provide a full calendar of employee appreciation events and activities, along with many other valuable benefits, including:
Retirement/Pension:
- 2% @ 55 CalPERS formula for Classic members (includes Individuals who were active members of a reciprocal public retirement system within the last six months, or were previously employed with the City of Simi Valley and enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013)
- 4th Level Survivor Benefit
- Single-highest year final compensation.
- 2% @ 62 CalPERS formula for New members
- 4th Level Survivor Benefit
- Three-year average highest final compensation.
- 457(b) plan with a Roth option
- City contribution of $20.00 per paycheck and match up to $50 per paycheck.
- The City does not participate in the Social Security system; therefore, there is no FICA deduction from wages except for Medicare hospital insurance protection.
Health Insurance:
- Medical Premiums are covered at 100% for most plans, even family coverage.
- Coverage available as early as 1st of the month following start date.
- A variety of PPO and HMO plans are available through the CalPERS Health Program.
- The City contributes $158.00 per month and up to $2,387.04 per month in “Simiflex Dollars,” towards the cost of medical.
- “Simiflex Dollars” can be used to offset the cost of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance, or other optional benefits.
Paid Leave:
- Work/Life balance with 5.2 weeks of AL (Annual Leave) per year to start (AL combines vacation and sick time).
- Accruals increase at 5 years and 10 years of service.
- Cash out option available after one year of service.
- 11 paid holidays per year and one floating holiday per year.
Prescription Drug Plan:
- Major retail options and mail order program.
Paid Dental Insurance:
- HMO and PPO options available from Delta Dental and fully covered by the City for family coverage.
Vision Insurance:
- Vision insurance from VSP costs the employee $1.46 per month for family coverage.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA):
- An FSA account allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses.
- Eliminate paying federal or state taxes with an FSA account.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
- Confidential counseling and referral service to help employees and their household members resolve personal problems.
- Up to 8 free consultations for employees and all members of their household.
Optional Insurance from AFLAC:
- Available plans include accident, cancer, hospital and critical care.
Employee & Dependent Life Insurance Plans:
- $101,000 employee coverage provided at the City's expense.
- $5,000 dependent coverage provided at the City's expense.
Tuition Reimbursement:
- Up to $1,600 per year.
This information is intended to give an overview of the benefits available to City employees. It is not intended to be a contract (expressed or implied), nor is it intended to otherwise create any legally enforceable obligations on the part of the City, its agents or its employees.
Special Instructions
Ready to apply?
Click apply and attach a current resume! You only need to complete the boxes on the application marked with a star/asterisk (*) and the supplemental questionnaire. The most qualified candidates will be invited to the next steps in our hiring process.
This recruitment is Open Until Filled or when 75 applications are received. First review after 6/4/2025. This recruitment may close at any time. Candidates who possess the best combination of qualifications will be invited by e-mail to the next steps in our process.
Selection Process:
- Applications will be evaluated based on education, training, and experience related to the position.
- A written exam will be administered to those whose applications demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position.
- Additional testing, such as written, oral panel interviews, and department-level interviews, may occur.
- Applicants seeking Veterans’ Preference must submit form DD214 with the application.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:
- Passing a background investigation
- Passing a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen, if applicable
- Providing (3) professional references, including (1) direct supervisor
- Providing copies of degree(s), training certifications/licenses listed on application/resume
- 5-year Verification of employment
Reasonable Accommodation: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Division in writing.
City of Simi Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Encouraging Workforce Diversity.