Administrative Clerk Ii - Stanislaus County, CA, United States - Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County
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Stanislaus County, CA, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

beBee recruiter
Description

About the Opportunity:


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
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THE POSITION


Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Office Worker/Clerical bargaining unit for labor relations purposes.


Individuals who are in a full-time classified position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months for a total of eighteen months.


Typical Tasks:


  • Maintain alphabetic and numeric files by filing and retrieving a variety of documents;
  • Answer the telephone, route calls, take messages, meet and assist the public;
  • Search files for specific information;
  • Compile information and data necessary for the preparation of various departmental reports;
  • Review documents for propriety and explain basic agency policies to applicants, clients, and the public; and
  • Maintain routine operational records by transferring, coding and indexing data.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience):

KNOWLEDGE

  • Alphabetic and numeric filing procedures;
  • Modern office procedures and equipment; and
  • Proper usage of English grammar and punctuation.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner;
  • Operate a variety of computer programs;
  • Accurately perform a wide variety of keyboarding and general clerical duties of average difficulty;
  • Follow oral and written instructions;
  • Type accurately at the speed which permits successful job performance;
  • Maintain clerical records and prepare reports of average difficulty;
  • Interpret and follow County/Department procedures and policies;
  • Multitask, prioritize and problem solve; and
  • Travel to various sites when necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Equivalent of one (1) year of fulltime, general office experience.
_Relevant college education or business school training may be used to substitute up to six (6) months of the required experience;_
AND:


  • Applicants must be able to type at least 35 WPM (net corrected).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS- A typing certificate, within 4 years, of 35 WPM (net corrected) from any temporary agency or comparable institute. The certificate must be a three to five minute timed test
OR verification of data entry ability at a speed of not less than 7,000 strokes per hour (accurately and skillfully).


Application and Selection Procedures:


APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE

EXAMINATION PROCESS

  • Most County recruitments consist of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.
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Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.


TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Written Examination
:
Week of June 11, 2024

  • Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extrahelp, parttime and fulltime vacancies throughout Stanislaus County Departments._

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid preemployment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a jobrelated background investigation.
  • Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.
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