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Senior Office Assistant - Unrepresented (Transfer)

County Counsel

Recruitment #0918-RO6111-TR

Introduction

The County Counsel's Office is currently considering transfer requests to fill a vacancy in the department. Only current County employees who meet the eligibility requirements for transfer to a Senior Office Assistant are eligible to apply.  A completed application, with the supplemental questions, must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline for consideration.

This position in the County Counsel's Office is not represented by the union and will be part of the confidential representation unit. Members of this unit shall receive a supplement of 10% of base salary.  Successful candidates will be asked to pass a Live Scan fingerprint prior to appointment.

The County Counsel is the attorney for the County, including the Board of Supervisors and all County officers. This department is the official legal representative of, and provides legal services and advice to, the County and those entities and officers which have the highest decision making authority on behalf of the County. This position will be required to develop a moderate understanding of the technical subject matters of the office and requires professionalism and confidentiality at all times. The work hours for this position are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel are required.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

TYPICAL DUTIES

  • Prepares a wide range of reports and documents from written material or machine transcription using a typewriter, word processor or other office equipment; formats documents, charts, reports and forms using techniques that may require the use of office automation equipment; edits for punctuation and spelling; proofreads for accuracy and consistency; may independently compose and prepare reports, letters and/or memoranda.
  • Performs general secretarial work; receives and screens visitors, callers and mail, and directs to appropriate individual or office; takes and transmits messages; makes appointments; greets and assists customers in person, on the phone, on the computer or through other means of communication.
  • Provides and gathers general information to/from a variety of sources; asks/answers questions and completes forms; identifies customer needs; searches for, receives and explains information regarding rules, regulations, policies, procedures and technical office operations; may issue certificates, permits, licenses and other documents; provides customer service in a calm, helpful and effective manner.
  • Processes and maintains information related to departmental operations, including information of a moderately technical, specialized or sensitive nature; codes, files and retrieves documents and records using standard alphabetical, numerical, coded and computerized filing systems.
  • Researches, compiles, maintains and processes general statistical, financial and/or numerical data related to departmental personnel, payroll, purchasing, inventory, budget and/or other functions; verifies and makes entries and notations; reviews material for completeness and accuracy; performs basic computations and calculations; may compute, collect and receipt monies and fees; may maintain basic ledgers and accounts; may process accounts receivable, perform billing operations, and/or make deposits; may develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases, either by hand or computer.
  • May operate a multi-line telephone switchboard; may dispatch vehicles.
  • May train or review the work of others; may provide lead or technical assistance as part of a training program.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Either I

    Experience:  One year performing work at a level equal to or higher than Office Assistant in San Joaquin County service. 

     

    Or II

    Experience:  Two years of general clerical, secretarial and/or office technical work.

     

    Substitutions: a) One year of business training in an approved vocational training program may substitute for one year of the above-required experience; or b) Completion of 30 semester/45 quarter credit units at an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the above-required experience. 

    And

    Certificates: 1) Possession of a valid typing/keyboarding or other acceptable certification of ability to input data at the rate of 45 words per minute, if required by the nature of the assignment; and/or 2) Possession of an acceptable proficiency certificate in one or more computer software programs, if required by the nature of the assignment.

     

    Special Requirement: Most positions require the ability to use computers and/or word processing equipment.  If required by the nature of the position, demonstrated general or software-specific computer proficiency may be required prior to appointment.

    NOTE: Applicants must be currently employed by San Joaquin County and meet the eligible requirements for transfer opportunities.

    KNOWLEDGE

    Standard office practices and procedures; personal computer systems and general office computer software; fundamental public relations techniques; filing and record keeping systems; language mechanics; correspondence and report formats; arithmetical operations related to clerical processes; cash handling procedures.

    ABILITY

    Utilize a variety of office procedures and equipment; follow oral and written directions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively with others; write clearly and legibly; perform basic arithmetical operations; match names and numbers.

    PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

    Mobility-Frequent operation of a data entry device, repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking; occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing; Lifting-Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual-Constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact; Special Requirements-Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; Environmental-Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions.

    BENEFITS

    Health Insurance:  San Joaquin County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees of this bargaining unit.  The benefits include the option of three medical plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan.  Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.

    Dental Insurance:  The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans:  Delta Dental and Pacific Union Dental.  There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.

    Vision Insurance:  The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP).  There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.

    For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits.

    Life Insurance:  The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows:

    1 but less than 3 years of continuous service:                   $1,000
    3 but less than 5 years of continuous service:                   $3,000
    5 but less than 10 years of continuous service:                 $5,000
    10 years of continuous service or more:                           $10,000
     

    Employees may purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate.Regular employees in this unit shall be provided with a supplemental life insurance policy with a face value up to $75,000.

    125 Flexible Benefits Plan:  This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2080 annual limit); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).

    Retirement Plan:  Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937.  Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information.  NOTE:  If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.

    Deferred Compensation:   The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code.  You may annually contribute $17,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less.  Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $23,000.  For members of this unit, the County shall make a contribution equal to 1% of the employee’s base salary to the deferred compensation plan.

    Vacation:  Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.

    Holiday: 14 paid holidays per year.

    Vacation Cash-Out:  Members shall have the option of purchasing up to eight 8-hour days vacation time once each calendar year from the member’s accumulated vacation with the approval of the County Administrator.

    Confidential Unit Supplement: : Members of this unit shall receive a supplement of 10% of base salary.

    Sick Leave:  12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.  Sick leave incentive: An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue.  The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.

    Bereavement Leave:   3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.

    Merit Salary Increase:  New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range.  After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.

    Job Sharing:  Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources.

    Recruitment Incentives:  Upon the request of the Department Head and with the approval of the County Administrator or his designee, the following recruitment incentives may be provided:

    (a)  Reimbursement of moving expenses:  Actual documented cost of moving to a maximum of $2,000.  Costs may include moving expenses, interim housing, and travel expenses related to the move for the candidate and his/her family.  Any approved reimbursement shall be made contingent upon employment, in two incremental payments:  the first payment after six months of service, the second after twelve months of service.

    (b)  Vacation Accrual Rate:  The San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate’s total years of public service.

    (c)  Sick Leave:  If the candidate is leaving other employment to accept the San Joaquin County position, credit of the candidate’s actual unreimbursable sick leave hours from the candidate’s last agency will be a maximum of 160 hours.  Such hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County’s minimum sick leave cash out options.

    Educational Reimbursement Program:  Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year.  Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.

    Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton:  The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.

    School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.

    Note: County employees who currently receive a cafeteria plan allowance and subsequently transfer, demote or promote from or into the confidential unit shall have the option to either retain their existing cafeteria plan contribution amount or have a one-time option at time of hire of opting for the 10% unrepresented supplement in lieu of retaining their cafeteria allowance.

    Selection Procedures

    CIVIL SERVICE RULE 11. TRANSFER

    Section 2. Eligibility to Transfer for Interdepartment Transfer

    To be eligible for transfer to a class at the same salary range, the employee must meet the following standards:

    a. Meet the minimum qualifications of the class.

    b. Meet one of the following requirements for permanent status:

    1) hold permanent Civil Service Status in the present class,

    2) have 12 months' continuous probationary service in San Joaquin County, or

    3) have held permanent Civil Service status during current term of service with San Joaquin County,

    4) be laid off from a civil service classification with less than 12 continuous and Consecutive months in classified service

    c. Have a rating of satisfactory or better on the last performance evaluation. Names of employees approved for such transfer shall be maintained, without rank, in a transfer request file

    CIVIL SERVICE RULE 10 PROMOTION OR DEMOTION

    Section 6. Voluntary Demotion

    An employee may, at any time, demote to any position throughout the County which has a lower salary range, provided the employee meets the minimum qualifications of the class, requests the demotion, and the action is approved by the Director and the Appointing Authority of the department to which the demotion is made. Demotions which are not voluntary must be completed in accordance with Rule 18 or with Section 5 of this Rule.

     

    HOW TO APPLY

    Apply Online:       

    www.sjgov.org/department/hr

    By mail or in person:  

    San Joaquin County Human Resources

    44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330

    Stockton, Ca 95202                                  

     

    Office hours:               
    Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

    Phone:  (209) 468-3370 

     

    Job Line:

    For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. 

    When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).  

    San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

    Equal Opportunity Employer:  San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.  For more information go to
    www.sjgov.org/eeo.




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