Administrative Support (County Classification: Administrative Assistant I/Ii/Iii)

About the Position

The County of San Luis Obispo has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team! We are looking for professional and motivated team members with experience as an administrative assistant or experience with clerical tasks including computer skills.

This is a continuous recruitment and the list created will be used to fill permanent, temporary, substitute, part-time, and full-time positions in various departments throughout the County. Individuals who complete all steps of the recruitment and are placed on the eligible list will remain on the list for three months, and may be contacted as positions become available.

Click herefor the completejob description for Administrative Assistant I.

Click herefor the completejob description for Administrative Assistant II.

Click herefor the completejob description for Administrative Assistant III.

Candidates will be hired at the level (Administrative Assistant I, II, or III) based on experience and department need.

The Ideal Candidate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional

• Clear communication skills (verbal and written)

• Positive attitude

• Detail Oriented

• Customer Focus

Required Qualifications:

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

All levels: Graduation from High School or possession of a G.E.D AND

Administrative Assistant I: Either A:6 months of experience performing duties comparable to Administrative Assistant Aide. Or B:One year of general clerical experience including word-processing/computer experience.

Administrative Assistant II: Either A:One year of experience performing duties comparable to Administrative Assistant I.

Or B: Two years of experience performing a wide variety of clerical and administrative assistant duties including word-processing/computer experience.

Administrative Assistant III: Either A:

One year of experience performing duties comparable to an Administrative Assistant II.

Or B: Three years of experience performing a wide variety of clerical and administrative assistant duties including word-processing/computer experience.

Possession of either a Certificate of Proficiency in secretarial, clerical, or library studies or possession of a paralegal certificate from an accredited institution will substitute for up to one year of the general clerical experience.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page.

Most Countyrecruitmentsrequire you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates:

Some positions may require possession of a valid Class C CALIFORNIA driver's license.

Certain job assignments may require typing speed certification at a particular level, depending on job duties.