Senior Office Assistant - Department Promotional

Introduction THIS•Stockton, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

THIS IS A DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY. ONLY INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE SJC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, AND MEET RULE 10 OF THE SJC CIVIL SERVICE RULES WILL BE QUALIFIED. This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the Community Development Department and to establish an eligible list that may be used to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

One year performing work at a level equal to or higher than Office Assistant in San Joaquin County service.
Two years of general clerical, secretarial and/or office technical work.
One year of business training in an approved vocational training program may substitute for one year of the above-required experience.
Completion of 30 semester/45 quarter credit units at an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the above-required experience.
Possession of a valid typing/keyboarding or other acceptable certification of ability to input data at the rate of 45 words per minute, if required by the nature of the assignment.
Possession of an acceptable proficiency certificate in one or more computer software programs, if required by the nature of the assignment.
Most positions require the ability to use computers and/or word processing equipment.
If required by the nature of the position, demonstrated general or software-specific computer proficiency may be required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

Prepares a wide range of reports and documents from written material or machine transcription using a typewriter, word processor or other office equipment; formats documents, charts, reports and forms using techniques that may require the use of office automation equipment; edits for punctuation and spelling; proofreads for accuracy and consistency; may independently compose and prepare reports, letters and/or memoranda.
Performs general secretarial work; receives and screens visitors, callers and mail, and directs to appropriate individual or office; takes and transmits messages; makes appointments; greets and assists customers in person, on the phone, on the computer or through other means of communication.
Provides and gathers general information to/from a variety of sources; asks/answers questions and completes forms; identifies customer needs; searches for, receives and explains information regarding rules, regulations, policies, procedures and technical office operations; may issue certificates, permits, licenses and other documents; provides customer service in a calm, helpful and effective manner.
Processes and maintains information related to departmental operations, including information of a moderately technical, specialized or sensitive nature; codes, files and retrieves documents and records using standard alphabetical, numerical, coded and computerized filing systems.
Researches, compiles, maintains and processes general statistical, financial and/or numerical data related to departmental personnel, payroll, purchasing, inventory, budget and/or other functions; verifies and makes entries and notations; reviews material for completeness and accuracy; performs basic computations and calculations; may compute, collect and receipt monies and fees; may maintain basic ledgers and accounts; may process accounts receivable, perform billing operations, and/or make deposits; may develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases, either by hand or computer.
May operate a multi-line telephone switchboard; may dispatch vehicles.
May train or review the work of others; may provide lead or technical assistance as part of a training program.

Benefits

Health Insurance: San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
Dental Insurance: The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Vision Insurance: The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Life Insurance: The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan: This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).
Retirement Plan: Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937.
Deferred Compensation: The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.
Vacation: Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
Holidays: Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year.
Sick Leave: 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive: An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase: New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.
Educational Reimbursement Program: Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.