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Placer County Human Resources Department
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Supplemental Questionnaire

Last Name First Name
 

 

Administrative Assistant 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

2025-12308-02

This supplemental questionnaire is the examination for this recruitment. The supplemental questionnaire is the only item used to determine your examination score.

Please note: Resumes, letters and other attached materials will not be evaluated or taken into consideration as responses to this supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining the minimum qualifications for this position.

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.


 

I have read and understood the above information.


 

PART I: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NOT SCORED)

This section will not be scored or used for determining minimum qualifications but is provided to the applicant for informational purposes prior to completing the questionnaire. Applicants are required to demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications for this position on their application.


1.

Do you possess four years of increasingly responsible secretarial and clerical experience involving frequent public contact?

Yes No
2.

Do you possess the equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade?

Yes No

 

Applicants who reported a "no" response to any of the above questions are encouraged to review the minimum qualifications section of the job posting for this position before proceeding.



 

PART II: DEPARTMENT PREFERENCE (SCORED)

Based on your responses to the questions of this supplemental questionnaire, your job-related experience and training will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination.

INSTRUCTIONS: For the following questions, please indicate your level of knowledge and/or experience:


1.

Performing administrative projects for management staff.

No experience.
Less than 2 years of experience.
2 to 3 years of experience.
4 to 5 years of experience.
More than 5 years of experience.
1a.

If you indicated experience above, please describe below. If you do not have this knowledge/experience, please type "None."

2.

Screening calls, visitors, and mail in an office setting.

No experience.
Less than 2 years of experience.
2 to 3 years of experience.
4 to 5 years of experience.
More than 5 years of experience.
2a.

If you indicated experience above, please describe below. If you do not have this knowledge/experience, please type "None."

3.

Interpreting and explaining policies, rules, and regulations in response to inquiries from staff and the public.

No experience.
Less than 2 years of experience.
2 to 3 years of experience.
4 to 5 years of experience.
More than 5 years of experience.
3a.

If you indicated experience above, please describe below. If you do not have this knowledge/experience, please type "None."

4.

Ordering and purchasing supplies for a department, division, or organization.

No experience.
Less than 2 years of experience.
2 to 3 years of experience.
4 to 5 years of experience.
More than 5 years of experience.
4a.

If you indicated experience above, please describe below. If you do not have this knowledge/experience please type "None."

5.

Assisting in the support of a board or commission including posting legal notices, preparing agendas, assembling meeting materials and typing meeting minutes.

No experience.
Less than 2 years of experience.
2 to 3 years of experience.
4 to 5 years of experience.
More than 5 years of experience.
5a.

If you indicated experience above, please describe below. If you do not have this knowledge/experience, please type "None."

6.

Managing calendars and scheduling meetings for management and supervisory personnel.

No experience.
Less than 2 years of experience.
2 to 3 years of experience.
4 to 5 years of experience.
More than 5 years of experience.
6a.

If you indicated experience above, please describe below. If you do not have this knowledge/experience, please type "None."

7.

Composing general correspondence, press releases, letters, and/or reports.

No experience.
Less than 2 years of experience.
2 to 3 years of experience.
4 to 5 years of experience.
More than 5 years of experience.
7a.

If you indicated experience above, please describe below. If you do not have this knowledge/experience, please type "None."

8.

Scheduling and coordinating travel for management and supervisory personnel.

No experience.
Less than 2 years of experience.
2 to 3 years of experience.
4 to 5 years of experience.
More than 5 years of experience.
8a.

If you indicated experience above, please describe below. If you do not have this knowledge/experience, please type "None."

9.

Planning, organizing, and scheduling priorities in the office.

No experience.
Less than 2 years of experience.
2 to 3 years of experience.
4 to 5 years of experience.
More than 5 years of experience.
9a.

If you indicated experience above, please describe below. If you do not have this knowledge/experience, please type "None."

10.

Please select all programs in which you are proficient:

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe Acrobat Professional
I am not proficient in any of the above programs.

 

Thank you for completing the examination portion of the application process. We encourage applicants to review their answers for accuracy prior to submitting.

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A notice of your status will be sent to you after the posted final filing date.