Executive Assistant to the Warden (Executive Assistant)
R J Donovan Correctional Facility · San Diego County
Salary: $4,733 – $5,923 per month
Closes: 2026-11-09T00:00:00.000Z
Job description and requirements
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Job Description and Duties
This advertisement is for an Executive Assistant position at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 030-261-1728-001.
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application
CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
**Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
Duties:
Under the general supervision of the Warden, the Executive Assistant provides a high level of confidential administrative and secretarial services and analytical support on sensitive departmental and program issues in the management of the institution. Most duties are carried out independently, utilizing a high level of initiative and sound decision-making skills.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
About this opportunity
Salary context
The annualized midpoint for this posting is $63,936. That is $1,074 below the $65,010 median among 5 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.
More jobs at this employer
R J Donovan Correctional Facility currently has 10 other open positions in this database.
Regional hiring context
There are 52 current state openings in San Diego County, including this position.
Application timeline
Applications close in 5 days, on November 9, 2026.
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Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 27, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.