OFFICE ASSISTANT Job at Yuba County in California

The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail, proficiency in basic administrative tasks, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• 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

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

Education and Experience:

MINIMUM: 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.

Special Requirements:

• Must successfully complete a background investigation, which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.