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Description
The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Administrative Technician. There is currently a vacancy in the Community Development and Services Agency in the Finance and Administration division with an anticipated vacancy in the Sheriff's Department. Under general supervision the Administrative Technician performs technical level administrative, operational, procedural, and/or program related duties in assistance to a County department; researches, collects, and analyzes data and prepares draft reports; performs administrative and technical work of assigned program area; and provides responsible administrative and technical assistance to management; coordinates program activities, assisting with process improvement efforts, preparing a variety of correspondence and reports and performs other duties as assigned.
Note: The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies for this classification that may come available in other departments during the duration of this list.
Example of Duties:
- Develops, coordinates, and implements program activities of a technical area of assignment related to department activities; prepares technical documents related to program activities.
- Establishes and maintains a wide variety of filing and reporting systems; develops record keeping procedures; provides information to all local and state oversite agencies.
- Prepares a variety of correspondence; compiles report information; contract administration.
- Prepares a variety of technical, statistical and narrative reports, letters, memos and other written materials.
- Develops, coordinates, and implements program activities of a technical area of assignment related to department activities; prepares technical documents related to program activities.
- Dispatch all intake calls. Including operations of the radio communications system.
- Collect and process revenues for pet licenses, adoption, redemption, etc.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be highly organized and detail oriented in order to conduct the more complex accounting and administrative support functions. This individual will also be responsible for general office support duties and must be customer service minded. They will be a great communicator both verbally and in writing. The ideal candidate will have computer experience and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite. The ability to use and build Excel spreadsheets and work with databases is preferred. They will be efficient at performing quality work with accuracy. The ideal candidate will also have excellent interpersonal skills and works well with others and can remain productive independently.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum: An Associate's degree from an accredited college with major course work in business, accounting, or a related field; and three years of experience at a level equivalent to the County’s classification of Office Specialist. Candidates with strong experience who lack the degree are encouraged to apply.
Preferred: In addition to the minimum, technical experience in the subject area to which assigned and one year of experience providing direction to others.
Special Requirements:
Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which includes a Personal History Statement, Live Scan fingerprinting, and a credit check. May be required to file statements of economic interest with the Yuba County Clerk/Recorder. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109. The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment, maintain throughout employment.
SAVE THE DATE: A selection process has been tentatively been scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Additional details including the status of your application, test date and location will follow.
Benefits
HIRING RANGE: $4,237 - $4,661/Mon (DOE)
MERIT INCREASE: Typically 5% each year for the first 7 years. To access the County salary schedule, please click on this link.
RETIREMENT MISCELLANEOUS:
Classic: 2% @ 55
New: 2% @ 62
For more information about CalPERS Pension, please visit CalPERS Retirement.
SOCIAL SECURITY: Yuba County does not participate in the Social Security Program
MEDICARE: Yuba County does participate in the Medicare Program.
STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE: SDI provides benefits to employees who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness or injury. Paid Family Leave (PFL) automatically covers persons covered by SDI.
MEDICAL: Yuba County offers several medical plan options (HMO and PPO plans available based on eligibility) through CalPERS. To reference the current Rate Sheet, please visit Health Insurance and see General Resources.
DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: The County pays 100% of the Basic plan premiums for employee or 80% for employee and eligible dependent(s). Requires participation in Health Insurance benefits.
*Health Waiver Opt-out of $250/monthly available with proof of other Non-Covered CA, employer sponsored health care coverage.
LIFE INSURANCE: County provides $50,000 in life insurance coverage. Employees may purchase additional coverage for themselves and dependents.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: County paid confidential counseling program for up to 5 visits per incident per eligible family member.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: One Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan is available.
UNION AFFILIATION: Yuba County Employee Association (YCEA). To learn more visit Labor Relations.
For Leave Accrual Rates and Specialty Pays for classifications within the Yuba County Employees Association Bargaining Unit, please reference this Yuba County Employee's Association (YCEA) Benefits Summary.
Special Instructions
Final Filing Date: August 11, 2024 @ 5:00 P.M.
APPLICATION SCREENING:
An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by the final filing deadline. Applications must include supplemental questionnaire copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts and/or diploma. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration.
TO APPLY:
ONLINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted online through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
OR
HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire, by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org. Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted.
All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily so as not miss any important communication from the County. Communications are sent from two mail servers: Yuba@CalOpps.org and @co.yuba.ca.us.
Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers.
(Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx)
Applicants must provide the following documents with their application by the filing deadline:
- Completed Yuba County Employment Application (Online or Hard Copy)
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Any Diplomas and Unofficial Transcripts
- Copies of Related Certifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimum and preferred requirements are listed above. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.
RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES:
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:
- Interview Screening
- One-Way Video Interviews
- Exams
- In-Box Exercise
- Qualifications Appraisal Panels
- Personal History Statement (Pre-Review)
- Department Interviews
(Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 8 – 10 weeks for successful candidates).
INTERVIEW SCREENING:
Interview screening is an extension of the application process. Used as a secondary method of screening large applicant pools.
ONE-WAY VIDEO INTERVIEW:
One-way interviews may be used as an extension of the application process, as a secondary method of screening large applicant pools or as an oral examination. A panel may be comprised of one individual, typically the hiring authority, or a small group of subject matter experts. Oral examinations can be used to assist in the establishment of an employment list or as part of the hiring decision. The goal of a one-way interview is to simulate an actual in-person interview environment. If one-way video interviewing is utilized in the recruitment process, applicants are provided detailed information including instructions, interview practice options and 24-hour direct support from the County's vendor, Spark Hire.
EXAM:
Applicants who have successfully met the minimum qualifications and completed any screening processes must successfully complete the Cooperative Personnel Services (CPS) Exam with a passing score to continue to the next phase of the recruitment process. The CPS Exam may potentially be administered online using County computers.
IN-BOX WRITTEN EXERCISE:
Qualified applicants may be required to participate in a proctored in-box exercise, which will take place on County computers. This exercise will be scored and weighted using pre-established criteria. This exercise will be used in establishing the rank order of the employment list.
QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL PANEL:
This is an oral examination process. Applicants who successfully completed the screening processes and meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a qualifications appraisal panel. The process consists of three or four panel members along with a subject matter expert who will ask individuals questions related to the essential functions and/or attributes required for the position.
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT:
All applicants that successfully complete the examination process and are certified to the employment list, will be notified and must submit a complete Personal History Statement to the Sheriff Department at the time of interview. A review of the PHS will be conducted for each candidate to determine which candidates best meet the professional standard criteria adopted by the Department.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If special accommodation is required at any stage of the selection process, complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Employment Examination Process Form and provide the required documentation by the final filing deadline. The form can be obtained at Reasonable Accommodation Form or by contacting Human Resources at 530-749-7860.
WAIVER OF SELECTION PROCEDURES:
When selection procedures have been publicly announced and the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position is five or less, the Human Resources Director may, at her/his discretion; a) Waive the competition entirely and submit the names of the applicants meeting the minimum qualifications to the appointing department, b) Revise the conditions of competition to a more practical basis under the circumstances.
DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW:
The hiring department will notify the applicant of the date and time of his/her interview. The applicant will be asked a series of questions about his/herself and his/her related experience, education and training that exhibit the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to the job. The applicant may also be asked questions about hypothetical situations to test his/her ability to make decisions and use sound judgment and common sense.