• Job Description

  Req#: 4505158
  
  

  OFFICE ASSISTANT

  
  

  Interviews for the Health and Human Services Agency will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Job offers will be made the same day. Additional interviews will be scheduled by the individual departments as vacancies occur.

  
  

  This classification is eligible for hire at Step 1, $38,064.00 annually.

  County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

  
  

  Future Salary Increases

  ** July 2024 - 4.65% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 1.90% Market Increase)

  
  

  
  

  Office Assistants perform a wide variety of clerical/administrative support and/or typing/keyboarding tasks and perform related work as required for many County of San Diego departments. Office Assistants may act as receptionists, file clerks, or typists/keyboarders using computer application programs to perform a wide variety of typing/data entry and record keeping assignments. This j ob description contains additional information on Office Assistant.

  Highly desirable candidates will have strong customer service and multi-tasking skills and be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

  This recruitment will be used to fill positions located throughout San Diego County, including Central San Diego, North County, East County, and South Bay. Please indicate ALL areas where you are willing to work in Question #10 of the Agency Wide Questions section of your application.

  
  

  In addition, in Agency Wide Question #12, please indicate all types of employment you are willing to accept (regular, temporary, full-time, part-time).
  

  This recruitment will also be used to fill bilingual positions for many different languages. If you wish to be considered for bilingual positions, you MUST indicate the languages in which you are fluent in Questions #2 and #3 of the Agency Wide Questions section of your application.

  
  

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  In order to qualify for Office Assistant you must possess one of the following:
  

  1. Recent completion of a clerical/secretarial curriculum from a community college; OR,
  

  2. One (1) year of recent full time clerical/administrative support experience in an office performing routine clerical duties.

  
  Note: An associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for the experience listed above.
  

  If you are qualifying based on education, you must attach a copy of your degree transcripts or diploma or foreign equivalency report at the ATTACHMENTS section of your application. Required attachments submitted on or after February 29, 2008, do not need to be resubmitted. Please submit only the documents required.

  
  

  
  The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
  
  The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
  
  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
  
  
  HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES

  • Job Offer and Background Process begins: Same day as interview.

  • Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

  • Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

  
  

  CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

  As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

  EVALUATION

  Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application may be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
  

  Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

  
  
  

  
  

  As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
  
  Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
  
  

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  The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.

  
  Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county , city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

  The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset, and our customers are our number one priority.

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