Assistant Planner

Administrative Assistant III / Planner Assistant

Location: Carlsbad, CA 92008

Pay Rate: $28–$30/hour

Schedule: Hybrid – Monday–Thursday onsite, Friday remote

Industry: Utilities / Energy

Position Overview

A leading utility organization is seeking an Administrative Assistant III / Planner Assistant to support a busy planning team. This position is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional who can manage a high volume of work, coordinate across multiple groups, and stay on top of priorities with limited supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive incoming work requests and assign work to appropriate planners
• Schedule service-related requests and coordinate planning activities
• Maintain and update spreadsheets, trackers, and administrative records
• Serve as a liaison between planners and multiple internal groups
• Track assignments and follow up on outstanding items
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the planning team
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage a high volume of work accurately and efficiently
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
• Self-starter who can work effectively with limited supervision
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and standard office applications

Additional Details

• Work Location: Carlsbad, CA
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday onsite; Friday remote
• Interview Process: One panel-style interview
• Pay: $28–$30/hour