The County of Yolo is recruiting for one regular, full-time position in the class of Administrative Clerk I/II at the Yolo County Sheriff's Office.

The selected candidate will be placed at either the Administrative Clerk I or II level depending on their qualifications and experience. The salary range for the classification level I and II are as follows:

Administrative Clerk I: $37,294.40 - $45,323.20 Annually

Administrative Clerk II: $40,497.60 - $49,212.80 Annually

The Position

The candidate selected for this position will provide support to the Civil Division and the Sheriff's Office. Duties include greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and providing information, directions, and assistance. The role also involves composing and preparing materials such as correspondence and reports, fingerprinting employees and the public, and completing data entry and filing. This is an entry-level position, and on-the-job training will be provided. The ideal candidate will be open to learning, proficient with Microsoft Office applications, familiar with standard office equipment, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills. Bilingual skills are also desired.

Administrative Clerk I: Under close supervision, to perform the daily routine administrative, clerical and basic accounting functions within a county department; and to do related work which pertains to this class specification.

Administrative Clerk II: 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.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, a valid typing certificate, a completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification for education above a high school diploma or GED. For more 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 below.

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To view the full job description for Administrative Clerk II, click here . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Administrative Clerk I

Experience: One (1) year of clerical experience. One (1) year of full time business education beyond the high school level may be substituted for the required experience.

Typing Speed: Ability to type no less than 35 words per minute.

Administrative Clerk II

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.

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.

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:

Review of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint results;
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
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.

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Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a valid typing certificate (see below for information regarding acceptable typing certificates) , a completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification for education above a high school diploma or GED. ALL required information and verification MUST be submitted at the time of filling. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Selection Procedure

The 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.

Screen for Minimum Qualifications
Screen for Best Qualified
Department Selection Interviews
Background Investigation
Conditional Job Offer, pending
- Medical Exam
Confirmed Job Offer
Estimated Start Date: May/June 2024

Typing Certificate Information
There are a variety of businesses and agencies where you can obtain a typing certificate. Most applicants get a certificate at a temporary employment agency. See details below regarding eligible typing tests.

FREE typing tests are available by APPOINTMENT ONLY at:

Sacramento Works Job Center-South County/Elk Grove

(916) 793-2319

valvarez@egusd.net

*All tester must possess a CalJOBS account or create one at caljobs.ca.gov

Yolo County Employment Center

Woodland and West Sacramento

(530) 661-2641

jobcenter@yolocounty.org

Eligibility Criteria : 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.

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.

Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org 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.

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