Job Details

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, culture starts with each of us. Our workplace is shaped by mindsets that guide how we show up for one another: believing the best in people, collaboration, empathy, listening, and thoughtful decision-making. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location: The Airport Authority's Liberty Station campus, where the Quieter Home Program is based, located in San Diego's historic waterfront district with access to collaborative office spaces, nearby dining, and outdoor areas.
• Hybrid Schedule: This role follows a hybrid schedule with both on-site and remote work. On-site days are required, based on department needs, to support collaboration and business operations. Remote work flexibility is available on other days as determined by the department.
• Salary: The hiring salary for Administrative Assistant II is starting at $57,800. The full pay range for Administrative Assistant II is $49,402 to $79,042.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Application Deadline: January 15, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

About the Job:

The Quieter Home Program is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant II to support the successful delivery of noise mitigation programs serving the surrounding community. The ideal candidate will thrive in a structured yet dynamic environment, enjoy managing multiple priorities, and take pride in maintaining accurate records and well-organized processes.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for interacting with residents, consultants, contractors, and internal teams. A collaborative mindset and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism, discretion, and empathy are key to supporting program initiatives, maintaining public trust, and ensuring timely and accurate execution of administrative tasks.

What You'll Do:

• Records Management: Prepares program-related correspondence and documents with accuracy and precision, including memorandums, reports, applications, agreements, amendments, forms, and other materials ranging from routine to complex. Serves as the program's Records Coordinator by maintaining digital filing systems and ensuring records are accurate, accessible, and well organized. Drafts, proofreads, and formats correspondence and documentation with close attention to detail.
• Front Line Program Support: Receives and screens telephone calls and high-volume email communications from residents, contractors, consultants, and internal staff. Prioritizes inquiries and routes matters appropriately while handling sensitive situations with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism. Maintains positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to support clear communication and effective program coordination.
• Office & Administrative Support: Provides a wide range of administrative support including managing office inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining office equipment. Coordinates and confirms meetings for program staff, including scheduling, agenda preparation, note-taking, and distribution of minutes. Maintains calendars for program managers and assists with scheduling appointments, inspections, or meetings. Prepares travel and training requests, compiles expense reports, and ensures timely processing of payments and registrations. Provides backup administrative support as needed to ensure continuity of operations.
• Procurement & Budget Processing: Assists with procurement activities by coordinating documentation related to RFPs and RFQs in accordance with organizational processes. Communicates with vendors, contractors, and consultants; prepares purchase requests; reviews invoices for accuracy; and assists with payment processing. Tracks program expenditures, maintains budget spreadsheets, and provides updates to management. Assists with monthly accruals and collaborates with accounting and finance teams to reconcile expenses and support budget forecasting.
• Project & Program Support: Provides administrative support for Quieter Home Program initiatives by coordinating logistics, tracking documentation and deliverables, and assisting with implementation of program activities. Utilizes available tools and systems to support efficient program operations and timely completion of tasks.

The Skills You Need:

Relationship & Interpersonal Skills: Cultivates trust and positive working relationships by demonstrating reliability, consistency, and awareness of the needs of residents, stakeholders, and team members. Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally with internal teams, residents, contractors, consultants, and vendors; demonstrates strong written communication, proofreading, and document formatting skills. Integrity: Exercises diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive, complex, and confidential information. Leveraging Technology: Effectively uses technology and information systems to generate, maintain, and manage electronic records, databases, and reports; integrates technology solutions to support program efficiency.

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Four years of increasingly responsible office administrative or secretarial experience.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements :

• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio and telecommunications equipment.

Preferred Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a closely related field.

**Don't meet every requirement? That's okay. At San Diego International Airport, we value your unique experience and your willingness to learn. Some roles require specific qualifications or degrees, but others don't—and we're always open to individuals committed to growth and excellence. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. And if it's not the right fit, we'll keep you in mind for future opportunities. We may have the perfect spot for you to land.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law.