Sr. Office Assistant

Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Sr. Office Assistants are used in almost every County Department. They perform a variety of routine to complex advanced andspecialized clerical work of above average difficulty and complexity in areas such as legal documents, personnel functions, insurance claims, contracts, proposals, treatment authorization forms, and program eligibility forms; may serve as a lead worker over a group of office support staff; and performs related duties as assigned.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Provide lead direction and training to a small group of office support staff, if assigned.

• Provide input into employee performance, selection and other personnel decisions, if assigned.

• Perform advanced and specialized office support work which typically require some specialized subject matter knowledge, including interpretation and/or explanation of program policies and procedures as well as coordination of detailed or specialized office activities related to the department to which assigned.

• Provide specialized department information, including detailed program-specific information, to County executives, managers, clients, outside agencies, and others; search for, receive, and explain complex rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and technical office operations; explain external laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies as they relate to clerical/technical/office functions.

• Assist clients in completing complex forms for the purpose of documenting specialized program-related information; provide advanced customer service in a calm, helpful, and effective manner.

• Research, compile, maintain, and process statistical, financial, and/or other numerical data to support specialized office functions; create spreadsheets, logs, and other clerical tools to assist with maintaining information.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job descriptionhere.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.

Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Equivalent to graduation from high school

• AND-

Two (2) years of general clerical or office support experience, including at least one (1) year at a level equivalent to the County's class of Office Assistant II. Depending on assignment, previous knowledge and experience in the assigned area is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

Clickhereto view the minimum qualifications for Sr. Office Assistant, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

A job application for El Dorado County must be completed for each position for which you are applying. A resume will not be accepted in place of an application. Please submit all information as required on the job bulletin for which you are applying. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Kelly Gatchet in Human Resources at kelly.gatchet@edcgov.us.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening,qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

A written exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. The examination has been tentatively scheduled for May 7, 2024. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email prior to the examination.

If you have taken this examination within six (6) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, your score will automatically be transferred to this exam and you are not permitted sit for this examination. If you have taken this examination from greater than six (6) months but within twelve (12) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, you may elect to transfer that examination score or sit for the examination again; you must contact Human Resources prior to the scheduled exam date to request that your previous score be transferred.

A transferred examination score does not guarantee passing the current examination administration. Examination pass points are set in accordance with the EEOC Uniform Employee Selection Guidelines.

For more information on the recruitment process,click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Sr. Office Assistant. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full-time, part-time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months.

We currently have the followingvacancies:

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the

Health and Human Services Agency, Public HealthDivision,located in Placerville, CA.

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the

Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral HealthDivision,located in Placerville, CA

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the

Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services Division-In Home Supportive Services (IHSS),located in Placerville, CA.

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services Division, located in Placerville, CA.

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services Division-Child Welfare Services (CWS), located in Placerville, CA.

Click herefor Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites. Today, El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports

• Skiing and Snowboarding

• Live Musicand Music Festivals

• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries

• El Dorado County Fair

• Placerville Speedway

• Farm to Fork Restaurants

• Local Shopping Gems

Employees who are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Clickherefor more information.

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