Location
Description
The Office Assistant position at the Cooperative Extension Department performs a variety of clerical duties in support of the function to which assigned; to provide word processing and data entry support; and to provide information and assistance to the public regarding departmental policies and procedures. The position is at-will, temporary, part-time and scheduled for twenty-five (25) hours per week.
JOB DUTIES
· Enters a variety of departmental data into computer; retrieves data as necessary; operates printer and other peripheral equipment as needed.
· Performs routine clerical work as required, which may include copying and filing documents, indexing, processing daily in-coming and out-going mail, faxing information, assembling materials, etc.
· Maintains neat and orderly office environment.
· May coordinate and/or assist with various special projects as assigned.
Ideal Candidate
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be able to provide exceptional customer service in a front office/reception setting to visitors. This person will have experience related to filing, reception, processing mail, answering telephone, and assisting the public and/or other office support duties. They will have knowledge of modern office practices and technology.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
One year of experience as an Office Assistant I in Glenn County; or one year of increasingly responsible clerical experience including public contact.
EDUCATION:
Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade.
Benefits
SICK LEAVE:
Up to 24 hours per year of paid sick leave. Up to 48 hours of paid sick leave maximum accrual.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY:
The County coordinates with State Disability Insurance for regular employees.
RETIREMENT:
The County is in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) which is coordinated with Social Security. Unused accrued sick leave can be converted to service credit at retirement. This applies only to PSE’s who work more than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year.
Special Instructions
HOW TO APPLY
A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications are available online at www.calopps.org/county-of-glenn or in person at the Glenn County Personnel Office at 525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988. You may contact the Personnel Department at (530) 934-6451 and request an application. Applications can be submitted online or in person no later than Friday, August 9, 2024.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
Candidates must submit a completed job application packet. Application packets will be screened and candidates considered best qualified will move forward to a competitive examination process, which will include a written practical skills exam, an oral interview, fingerprinting/background check or medical examination process if applicable. Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Extra Help Employee (EXE) temporary (limited benefits) and may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.