Office Assistant Level I/II

Sacramento County (CA)•Sacramento, CA

70d•$3,570 - $4,460

About The Position

Office Assistants provide a wide range of clerical/operational support involving customer service, document preparation, filing and record keeping, and other regularly performed duties which support the function of an office operation. Office Assistant is a single class with two salary levels. Office Assistant (Level II) is the journey level and Office Assistant (Level I) is the entry and training level class designed to enable persons without sufficient qualifying experience to enter County service. Some positions may be designated "confidential" in nature, in accordance with the County Employee Relations Ordinance, and are excluded from the representation unit which includes positions allocated to the regular class.

Requirements

Knowledge of Clear writing: grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary
Knowledge of Standard methods of filing (alphabetic, numeric, chronological)
Knowledge of English language to communicate
Knowledge of Telephone procedures
Knowledge of Arithmetic to make calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and correct change
Knowledge of Keyboard (computer, typewriter)
Knowledge of Letter and memo format
Knowledge of General principles, procedures and practices of recordkeeping
Ability to Calculate solutions to match problems involving addition, subtraction, division and multiplication
Ability to Understand and follow basic oral and written instructions
Ability to Operate computer terminals, typewriter, printer, copier, microfiche, and FAX
Ability to Prioritize work to meet deadlines
Ability to Read English at a level necessary to understand procedures manuals, policies and guidelines
Ability to Write English at a level necessary to prepare correspondence according to specified format and record incoming information
Ability to Speak English at a level necessary to communicate information clearly
Ability to Operate communication devices, telephone and may include radios
Ability to Deal tactfully with people
Ability to accurately proofread details, noting and detecting errors
Types from clear copy accurately at a rate of not less than 45 words a minute (required for some positions)
Office Assistant (Level II): Six (6) months clerical experience in Sacramento County service or in any public or private agency.
Office Assistant (Level I): There are no education or experience requirements for appointments at (Level I).

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak, read, and/or write fluently in a language other than English, or knowledge of the culture as certified by the Department of Personnel Services (formerly the Department of Human Resources).