**Administrative Specialist I**

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Closing Date: Closes: 4/21/2026

OTF26-279

Salary: $22.22-$32.23/hourly

Job Type: Unclassified-Non-Exempt                                                                      

Department: PR/Recreation/Admin

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: Complete an online application. Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration. Please attach certifications. 

Position Summary

The Administrative Specialist I provides entry-level administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. This role assists with clerical tasks, data entry, communication, and coordination of daily activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative duties such as filing, scanning, and document management 
• Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and other communications 
• Maintain records, databases, and office systems 
• Assist with scheduling meetings, appointments, and calendars 
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and basic documents 
• Support team members with administrative tasks and projects 
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries 
• Ensure office supplies are stocked and organized

The ideal candidate will exude a friendly and positive demeanor at all times and will work well with others. Basic mathematical skills, customer service experience, excellent phone skills, ability to multitask, and flexibility in scheduling are desired.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and moderate (1 – 3 years) experience in an administrative support role, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Valid Driver's License of the appropriate class. 

Qualified candidates will be required to participate in online testing, which will consist of Spelling and Data Entry. Candidates will receive separate testing notification via email or text messaging and must complete testing as instructed; no extensions of deadline will be given. 

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Additional Comments

Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. 

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.  

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation, and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City-paid post-employment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.