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Office Technician I - Extra Hire
Government Jobs, San Andreas, California, United States, 95249
Extra Hire Office Technician I
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to fill the role of Extra Hire Office Technician I in the In-Home Supportive Services unit. The ideal candidate will possess strong clerical skills and a willingness to learn and grow within the position. As this is the entry-level role in the Office Technician series, we are looking for someone who can quickly become familiar with the department's policies and procedures while working under close supervision. The successful candidate will be able to perform a variety of specialized office support tasks with minimal guidance, demonstrate proficiency in using office software and equipment, and provide courteous and professional service to both staff and the public. Strong communication skills, the ability to follow instructions, and a collaborative attitude are key to success in this role. Under general direction, to perform a variety of the more difficult and complex office assignments; to perform fiscal and financial record keeping; to type materials, and to do related work as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: Office Technician I:
This is the entry and first level in the Office Technician series. Clerical skills are required. This classification is responsible for technical knowledge of the functions of the department. Incumbents will work under close supervision while learning the policies and procedures of the office where assigned. Example of Duties: Compose and type memorandums, letters and reports as requested. Provides information, takes and transmits messages. Performs a variety of financial record keeping, including maintenance of summary account expenditures, accounts receivable, and accounts payable records. Assist with the preparation and control of budgets. Receives, sorts and distributes mail. Maintains work time, invoices, work order information and a variety of office files and records. Records and logs invoices and claims. Prepares documents; establishes, types and proofreads documents and materials. Tabulates data and verifies totals; may work on special reports. Performs a wide variety of office and program support assignments. Performs special assignments and projects as delegated. Operates a computer, using word processing, spreadsheet, and other software. Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of: Policies and procedures of the department and unit where assigned; thorough knowledge of specialized areas of office support where assigned; modern office practices, methods and procedures; filing and information retrieval systems; fiscal, account and budget record keeping; computers and software used in office and program support assignments; operation and use of office equipment; basic mathematics and proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Ability to: Perform a variety of specialized office assistance assignments with minimal guidance and supervision; interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the office where assigned; perform fiscal, account and budget recording keeping; type at a rate of 40 words per minute from clear, legible copy; operate a computer, using word processing and other software as appropriate; operate and use office equipment; follow oral and written directions; deal tactfully and courteously with other County staff and the public, providing information and responding to concerns about the Department and/or program where assigned; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Education, Training, and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Five (5) years of clerical experience, performing assignments comparable to those of a Clerical Assistant II or III. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California driver's license.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to fill the role of Extra Hire Office Technician I in the In-Home Supportive Services unit. The ideal candidate will possess strong clerical skills and a willingness to learn and grow within the position. As this is the entry-level role in the Office Technician series, we are looking for someone who can quickly become familiar with the department's policies and procedures while working under close supervision. The successful candidate will be able to perform a variety of specialized office support tasks with minimal guidance, demonstrate proficiency in using office software and equipment, and provide courteous and professional service to both staff and the public. Strong communication skills, the ability to follow instructions, and a collaborative attitude are key to success in this role. Under general direction, to perform a variety of the more difficult and complex office assignments; to perform fiscal and financial record keeping; to type materials, and to do related work as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: Office Technician I:
This is the entry and first level in the Office Technician series. Clerical skills are required. This classification is responsible for technical knowledge of the functions of the department. Incumbents will work under close supervision while learning the policies and procedures of the office where assigned. Example of Duties: Compose and type memorandums, letters and reports as requested. Provides information, takes and transmits messages. Performs a variety of financial record keeping, including maintenance of summary account expenditures, accounts receivable, and accounts payable records. Assist with the preparation and control of budgets. Receives, sorts and distributes mail. Maintains work time, invoices, work order information and a variety of office files and records. Records and logs invoices and claims. Prepares documents; establishes, types and proofreads documents and materials. Tabulates data and verifies totals; may work on special reports. Performs a wide variety of office and program support assignments. Performs special assignments and projects as delegated. Operates a computer, using word processing, spreadsheet, and other software. Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of: Policies and procedures of the department and unit where assigned; thorough knowledge of specialized areas of office support where assigned; modern office practices, methods and procedures; filing and information retrieval systems; fiscal, account and budget record keeping; computers and software used in office and program support assignments; operation and use of office equipment; basic mathematics and proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Ability to: Perform a variety of specialized office assistance assignments with minimal guidance and supervision; interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the office where assigned; perform fiscal, account and budget recording keeping; type at a rate of 40 words per minute from clear, legible copy; operate a computer, using word processing and other software as appropriate; operate and use office equipment; follow oral and written directions; deal tactfully and courteously with other County staff and the public, providing information and responding to concerns about the Department and/or program where assigned; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Education, Training, and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Five (5) years of clerical experience, performing assignments comparable to those of a Clerical Assistant II or III. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California driver's license.