Office Assistant Job at Yuba College in Marysville

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Office Assistant in the Victim Services division within the Probation department. Under close supervision, provides a limited range of administrative support for an assigned department, including tasks such as word processing, data entry, reception duties, scheduling, website updates, record maintenance, creating routine forms, memoranda, correspondence, reports, and operating office equipment as needed; and performs related duties as assigned. Additionally, the individual in this role serves as the face of the department and must be willing to assist both the general public and County staff.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in basic administrative tasks such as data entry, word processing, filing, and scheduling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing routine correspondence, reports, and forms
• Ability to serve as the first point of contact for the department, providing courteous and helpful service
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, both in-person and over the phone
• Be capable of working independently with minimal supervision while contributing positively to a team environment
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor in all interactions
• Be dependable, punctual, and efficient in completing tasks

Minimum Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school and some office work experience, including volunteer work.

Preferred: In addition to the minimum, 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college with major coursework in business or public administration or related field and two (2) years of office support experience in a public agency. Certain positions may prefer increased typing accuracy and speed.

Licenses And Certification:

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; may be required to maintain license throughout employment at the discretion of the Appointing Authority.
• Typing Certificate: Minimum Net of 40 wpm. Typing Certificate must indicate results from a five (5) minute test with at least the minimum net wpm required.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.