Government Administrative Technician – Public Safety & Compliance Programs

Job post summary

Date posted: January 27, 2026

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Job description:

Position Type: Temporary-to-Hire
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Position Summary

The Administrative Technician provides front-facing and internal administrative support to departments focused on Emergency Operations and Cannabis Compliance. This role supports daily administrative functions, public outreach initiatives, and compliance-related processes in a fast-paced government environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, comfortable interacting with the public, and able to manage sensitive information while supporting regulatory and community-focused programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide customer service support in a public-facing government setting, responding to inquiries in person, by phone, and via email
• Perform data entry, filing, document processing, and general administrative support
• Assist with scheduling, coordination, and communication with internal staff and departments
• Support Emergency Operations programs, including participation in community events focused on safety and disaster preparedness
• Assist the Cannabis Compliance Department with administrative tasks related to:
• Permit and application processing
• Cultivation and distribution tax rates
• Business licenses
• Review of violation reports
• Preparation and tracking of citations for non-compliance
• Support public outreach activities, including occasional Saturday community events
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Prior customer service experience, preferably in a government or public-facing environment
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred, but not required
• Availability to work occasional Saturdays for public outreach or special events

Job Types: Full-time, Temp-to-hire

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Permit and application processing: 1 year (Required)
• public out reach: 1 year (Preferred)
• Preparation and tracking of citations for non-compliance: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Perris, CA 92570 (Required)

Work Location: In person