Principal Office Assistant

The position opens Monday, March 23, 2026 and the final filing date is Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5:00pm or after receiving 100 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first. 

 

We build community trust by delivering exceptional services. Our core values of public service are integrity, leadership, and respect. We are accepting applications for the Principal Office Assistant position with two current vacancies in the Department of Public Works (1) and the Department of Library and Recreation Services (1).

The position in the Public Works Department will support the Special Projects group in the Engineering Division consisting of five engineers responsible for delivering large and complex capital improvement projects like the Civic Center Modernization project, Fire Station 2 and Training Center, and various long-term Sunnyvale Cleanwater Program projects. Duties for this position will include, but are not limited to, providing administrative support, overseeing records management, processing and tracking purchase orders and invoices, and coordinating communication between divisions and departments.

The position in the Library and Recreation Services Department will work at the Sunnyvale Recreation Center. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing the customer service desk, supervising Staff and Casual Office Assistants, and coordinating coverage of the customer service desk schedule. This position also serves as the primary contact for daily reconciliation, enrollment tracking, and will support the division as one of our registration software superusers. The Principal Office Assistant in the Library and Recreation Services Department will work on-site Monday-Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. with an hour for lunch.

The list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill Principal Office Assistant vacancies in other City Departments.
 
The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:
 
Graduation from High School or the tested equivalent; AND Four years of progressively responsible experience in general office work including at least one year involving responsibility for the performance of highly specialized and technical duties with some lead or supervisory experience.
 
A Bachelor's degree may substitute for two years of the required experience.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The position opens Monday, March 23, 2026 and final filing date is Monday, April 13, 2026 5:00 PM or after receiving 100 qualified applicants, whichever is first. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/5255240/principal-office-assistant