• Job Description

  Req#: 5444897
  Salary : $50,252.80 - $61,048.00 Annually
  Location : See Position Description, CA
  Job Type: Regular / Full Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 2026-00097
  Department: Health and Human Services Agency
  Division: Adult & Aging
  Opening Date: 08/12/2026
  Closing Date: 8/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
  Bargaining Unit: G
  
  DESCRIPTION
  The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Administrative Clerk II at the Behavioral Health and Veterans Services Branch within the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list that will be utilized to fill this vacancy as well as future positions within the County as they arise.
  Typing certificates MUST be attached to applications at the time of filing. You can find details of typing certificate requirements in the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section.
  The Program
  HHSA Behavioral Health supports high-risk clients requiring intensive follow-up to reduce psychiatric decompensation, emergency department utilization, psychiatric hospitalization, incarceration, and loss to follow-up.
  The Position
  The Administrative Clerk II plays an essential role in supporting continuity of psychiatric treatment, processing referrals, scheduling appointments, and ensuring clients are connected to necessary services. This position will be assigned to work in multiple offices throughout each week, and provide front desk coverage in our three locations as needed (Woodland, West Sacramento and Davis). Daily functions include interacting with the public, document management within client records, and heavy call volume on a multi-line phone system. Other functions may include collaborating with staff from other teams or agencies, assisting in processing referrals and records requests, and independent problem solving relating to clerical functions and client access to services. This position is public-facing and receives an additional 10% differential pay.
  
  Ideal Candidate Characteristics
  The ideal candidate is proficient in providing customer service and engaging in collaborative work processes. They are able to work in multiple locations throughout the week, sometimes with short notice, and have an ability to independently problem solve without immediate supervision. They will adhere to all relevant regulations and policies and procedures.
  
  HOW TO APPLY
  Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of education beyond high school graduation by the closing date. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement.
  
  Definition
  Under general supervision, to perform the daily administrative clerical and basic accounting functions of more than average difficulty within a county department and to do related work which pertains to this class specification.
  
  Distinguishing Characteristics
  This is the full journey level classification in the Administrative Clerk series. Incumbents in this class are distinguished from those in the Administrative Clerk I class by the assignment of duties and responsibilities requiring a working knowledge of the subject matter and clerical procedures pertaining to the department or section in which they are assigned. An Administrative Clerk II is expected to solve independently a variety of problems relating to the clerical functions of the department without immediate supervision.
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Greets and interviews office visitors and telephone callers answering routine questions, scheduling appointments, or directing them to the appropriate source;
  • May consult other county departments on routine matters;
  • Types a variety of forms and reports;
  • May maintain administrative files;
  • May maintain inventory control;
  • Does routine fiscal reports;
  • Adjusts accounts and other financial records requiring independent judgment;
  • Makes arithmetical calculations;
  • Make computations and changes to financial data;
  • May prepare or assist in the preparation of financial reports;
  • Operates a variety of modern office equipment;
  • May provide backup support for clerical staff;
  • May receive, receipt and deposit monies;
  • May perform payroll and manage personnel records;
  • May conduct inquiries using an on-line computer system;
  • Receives, routes and distributes correspondence;
  • May transcribe from a mechanical source.
  
  KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY
  Knowledge of: Modern office methods and practices including filing systems, reception and telephone techniques; thorough knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar and ability to read and write English; and knowledge of financial, accounting and statistical record keeping.
  
  Ability to: Transcribe from a mechanical source; operate a variety of modern office equipment which may include calculator, electronic typewriter, microfiche viewer, copy machine, on-line computer, data and word processor; deal with the public and present oneself in a professional manner; maintain confidentiality; and prioritize a variable work load and analyze data.
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience; one (1) year of full time business education beyond the high school level may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
  
  Typing Speed: Ability to type no less than 35 words per minute.
  
  Background Requirements
  Incumbents in this class may have access to Federal Tax Information and are subject to confidentiality and safeguarding requirements of Internal Revenue Code 6103(p)(4). As such, an individual selected for this position is subject to a thorough background investigation as stipulated in Section 5.1.1 of Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, which includes the following:
  
  1. Review of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint results;
  2. Check of local law enforcement agencies where the subject has lived, worked and/or attended school within the last five (5) years and, if applicable, of the appropriate agency for any identified arrests; and
  3. Verification of an employee's eligibility to work in the United States.
  
  Background investigations are conducted upon hire and every ten (10) years of employment thereafter.
  
  License: Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
  
  APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
  SELECTION PROCEDUREThe following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.
  
  • Screening for Minimum Qualifications - First review will be completed on September 2, 2026
  • Screening for Best Qualified
  • Department Selection Interviews
  • Reference Checks
  • Conditional Job Offer, pending:
    
    • Pre-Employment Exams: Drug & Alcohol Screen
    • Department of Justice LiveScan
  • Confirmed Job Offer
  
  
  Screening for Best Qualified:The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
  TYPING CERTIFICATE INFORMATIONThere are a variety of businesses and agencies where you can obtain a typing certificate. Most applicants get a certificate at a temporary employment agency. However, a typing certificate can also be obtained from the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) free of charge.
  
  Location Information:
  
  HHSA - Woodland One-Step Career Center
  
  25 N. Cottonwood Street
  
  Woodland, CA 95695
  
  (530) 661-2641
  HHSA - West Sacramento One-Step Career Center
  
  500-A Jefferson Blvd., Suite 110
  
  West Sacramento, CA 95605
  
  Phone: (916) 375-6307
  HHSA - Winters One-Stop Career Center
  
  111 East Grant Avenue
  
  Winters, CA 95694
  
  Phone: (530) 406-4444
  Online typing certificates are not accepted. In order for your typing certificate to be accepted, it must meet the following criteria:
  • The test must be a minimum of three minutes long.
  • The test must have been in the past 12 months of application. Typing certificates older than 12 months are not accepted.
  • The certificate must include time limit of the test, gross words per minute, number of errors, date of test, and the signature of the person administering the test. The certificate must be on agency letterhead.
  CONTACT INFORMATION
  For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
  
  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
  It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
  Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!
  
  The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.
  
  Come join us! This is where YOU belong.
  RETIREMENT
  
  Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!
  
  • "Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:
    Misc: 2.5% at 55
    Safety: 3.0% at 55
    Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50
  • "New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:
    Misc: 2% @ 62
    Safety: 2.7% @ 57
  
  BENEFITS
  
  The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
  
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • CalPERS Retirement
  • Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
  • Holidays & Floating Holidays
  • Disability Plans
  • Social Security & Medicare
  
  Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. Review the job opportunity information to find the bargaining unit code or search the which identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.
  
  Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the MOU and benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits by Bargaining Unit summary on the webpage.
  01
  
  The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the closing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the closing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet.
  • Yes
  • No
  
  02
  
  I have read the above instructions and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions are required, and my responses will be used to determine the best qualified candidates for this job. I certify that my responses are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should my name be placed on an eligible list and it is later found that my responses are inaccurate, my name will be immediately removed from the eligible list and I will be deemed ineligible for consideration for employment in this class with Yolo County.
  • Yes
  • No
  
  03
  
  Are you a current, regular (permanent or probationary) employee of Yolo County?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  04
  
  Select the option below that best represents your current employment status with the County of Yolo.
  • Regular employee who has passed probation and currently holds permanent status with the County.
  • Regular employee who is currently serving a six or twelve month probationary period.
  • Currently employed as Extra Help or Limited Term.
  • I am NOT employed by the County of Yolo.
  
  05
  
  Select the type of employment you wish to be considered for. Select all that apply.
  • Regular Position (Benefits Offered)
  • Limited Term Position (Benefits Offered; Typically one/two year(s) assignment)
  • Extra Help/Temporary Position (No Benefits Offered; Limit to 1000 Hours
  
  06
  
  I certify that I am bilingual in the following languages:
  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Other
  • I am not bilingual
  
  07
  
  If you selected "Other" as a bilingual language or would like to comment on your bilingual skill, please specify or elaborate.
  08
  
  In addition to required work experience or applicable education substitution, a valid typing certificate is needed. For a typing certificate to be accepted, it must meet the following criteria: 1) test must be administered in-person (online certs are not acceptable); 2) minimum of thirty-five words per minute (35 wpm); 3) test must be a minimum of three (3) minutes and taken in the last twelve (12) months; and 4) the certificate must be on agency letterhead including time limit of the test, gross words per minute, number of errors, date of test, and the signature of the person administering the test.I certify that I have a valid typing certificate as described above and have attached or uploaded it to this application. I understand that my application will be disqualified if a valid typing certificate is not submitted.
  • Yes
  • No
  
  09
  
  List and describe your clerical duties and experience. Also include in your response the name of the organization or employer, the average number of hour/week, and the duration (from month/year to month/year) performing noted duties.
  10
  
  Select the highest level of education that you completed.
  • Some High School
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree or 60 Semester/ 90 Quarter Units
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
  • Juris Doctor
  
  11
  
  For applicants interested in substituting education beyond high school for one (1) year of required experience, official or unofficial transcripts/diplomas are needed.To affirm completion of the noted education, I have attached a copy of my diploma or transcript to this application.
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
  
  12
  
  Which of the following best describes your Microsoft Excel proficiency?
  • No Proficiency
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  
  13
  
  Give a brief example (either work or education experience) that highlights your proficiency related to Microsoft Excel.
  14
  
  Which of the following best describes your Microsoft Word proficiency?
  • No Proficiency
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  
  15
  
  Give a brief example (either work or education experience) that highlights your proficiency related to Microsoft Word.
  16
  
  Which of the following best describes your Microsoft Outlook proficiency?
  • No Proficiency
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  
  17
  
  Give a brief example (either work or education experience) that highlights your proficiency related to Microsoft Outlook.
  18
  
  Please indicate which of the following areas you have supported:
  • General and Administrative Support
  • Fiscal and/or Accounting
  • Contract and Procurement
  • Program Eligibility and Compliance
  • Staff Development and Training
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Customer Services
  • Records/Information Management System(s)
  • Policies and Procedures
  
  19
  
  Please briefly describe your experience and role/duties pertaining to each of the functional areas that you selected in the above question including duration (from mm/yy to mm/yy) and where such experience was acquired.
  Required Question

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