General Assistant - Extra Help
About The Position
Under close supervision, may perform unskilled or semi-skilled manual, clerical or laboratory work; may assist in studies and prepare written reports; and perform related work as required. May serve in various assignments in a variety of departments. This is an extra help classification performing a variety of routine support duties for various departments. May assist professional, paraprofessional and technical employees in the performance of their duties. May perform elements of these duties under close supervision. May serve as a training platform for students and others with temporary employment. Incumbents may receive on-the-job instruction and perform work that will provide practical experience in their desired profession or field of study.
Requirements
- Basic principles and concepts of the academic field or trade related to the department to which the employee is assigned.
- Reason logically, draw sound conclusions and make recommendations.
- Learn to assist in performing assigned technical functions.
- May need to gather and analyze data.
- Understand oral and written instructions.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other employees.
- May need to compose clear and concise reports.
- Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Working experience outdoors
- Be a good driver
- Can follow any training provided by the department, performing the duty of traffic control.
Responsibilities
- Receives instructions from staff members and applies knowledge to work situations
- Learns departmental policies, procedures and methods of operation
- Assists in the collection and analysis of data, prepares charts and reports
- Participates in case work and studies and prepares reports under close supervision
- Drives a vehicle
- Performs incidental manual labor
- Provides temporary traffic control for work zones within County right-of-way
- Performs flagging duties
- Drives pilot vehicle
- Receives and communicates specific instructions, clearly, firmly, and courteously
- Is able to move and maneuver quickly
- Is able to control signaling devices, such as flags and paddles, to provide clear and positive guidance to motorists
- Understands and applies safe traffic control practices, sometimes in stressful or emergency situations
- Recognizes dangerous traffic situations and warns workers in sufficient time to avoid injury
- Will be required to take and pass a certification class provided by the County
- Departments may assign a wide variety of duties of a nature appropriate to this job description depending upon the specific business needs of the department.
Benefits
- Benefits are not included.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
