EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE

Hiring Range $2,609 to $2,870 / Monthly + Benefits About the Position The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Office Assistant within the Health and Human Services Department. Under close supervision, incumbents provides a limited spectrum of office support activities to an assigned department, which may include word processing, data entry and organization, reprographics, telephone and counter reception, scheduling, updating websites, maintaining records, and filing; create routine forms, memoranda, correspondence, and/or reports; perform routine operation of equipment; provides information and assistance to staff and the general public; and performs related duties as assigned. This is the entry- level class in the office support series. Office Assistant is a County-wide classification. The employment list established from this recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies in other departments. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have excellent organization skills VALID TYPING CERTIFICATE and be skilled in performing technical and administrative REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION: support. They will also have the ability to multi-task and w/ MINIMUM 40 NET WORDS PER MINUTE IMPORTANT: Must indicate results from an in- shift between assignments as priorities change. Experience person 5 min. test and be no more than 12 months using Windows and Office Suite is preferred. Bi- old (internet and/or online tests NOT acceptable). lingual speaking applicants are encouraged to apply. Must possess the interpersonal skills to successfully interact with  Local Testing Available by appointment only at: a variety of individuals from various socio-economic and  Sutter County One Stop: 530-822-5120 cultural backgrounds both in-person and over the  Yuba County One Stop: 530-749-4850 (Note: No testing available between Dec. 24th to telephone. Incumbents will have excellent verbal and Jan. 3rd, due to the holidays.) written communication and have the ability to work independently and efficiently while possessing a teamwork mentality. Special Requirements: Must successfully complete an About Yuba County extensive and thorough background investigation, which Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire. Special Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol positions may require off-hours, weekend, and holiday in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco shift work. Will be required to perform disaster service and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109. The and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many within ten (10) days of employment; may be required to advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of maintain license throughout employment at the discretion the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor of the Appointing Authority. Typing Certificate: Minimum recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, Net of 40 wpm. Typing Certificate must indicate results boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to from a five (5) minute test with at least the minimum net create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a wpm required. community of participation, embracing our unique history, Additional Information: After the final filing date, all and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential. applicants deemed qualified will be invited to participate Qualifications in a required virtual Qualifications Appraisal Panel (QAP) Oral Exam interview. Please check your e-mail regularly for Minimum: Graduation from high school and one year of communications throughout the recruitment process. general clerical or office assistant experience. Communications come from a CalOpps or co.yuba.ca.us

Preferred: In addition to the minimum, one year (30 e-mail server. semester units) college coursework and two years of office The County of Yuba is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) support experience. Certain positions may prefer and participates in the -E Verify program. increased typing accuracy and speed.

Final Filing Date: Mon., January 11, 2020 5:00 p.. Work With Us! -OR- County of Yuba Human Resources Until 50 qualified applications have been received. (whichever occurs first) 915 8th Street, Suite 113 Marysville, CA 95901 For specific details, a complete benefit summary and (530) 749-7869 to apply please visit: https://www.calopps.org/yuba-county