Tehama County, California is hiring: Office Assistant III in Red Bluff

Are you looking for a fulfilling opportunity to support our community and make a difference in the lives of the citizens of Tehama County? The Health Services Agency is hiring one new support staff team member for our Health Services Team!

About the Position:

The Office Assistant III will help Tehama County residents connect with programs supporting Health Services Agency divisions, such as Behavioral Health, Substance Use Recovery Services, the Medical Clinic, and Public Health. Applicants qualifying for an Office Assistant III (OA III) level will have completed twelfth grade and have at least two (2) years of varied clerical support experience involving public contact or completed higher level coursework in office or business practices. Other relevant personal traits include a strong sense of responsibility with the ability to manage time effectively. The work is always interesting and provides opportunities for collaboration and problem solving. We seek to hire individuals who are caring and committed to a healthy community.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and performs clerical assignments and special projects, which may be of a sensitive or confidential nature, related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs a wide variety of clerical work including maintaining accurate and detailed records, verifying accuracy of information, researching discrepancies and recording information.

Qualifications:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• Two (2) years of varied clerical support experience involving customer service and contact with the public or higher level coursework in office or business practices.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

License & Special Requirements:

• Requires a valid California driver’s license.
• Current, less than 1 year old, typing certificate.

Testing Dates and Interview Dates:

Testing Dates: October 31, 2025 - November 2, 2025. Tests will be provided via email. Tentative Interview Dates: 1st – Friday, November 7, 2025 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm; 2nd – Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 8:30am to 10:00am. New employees will be hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.

Application Process:

Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered. In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.

Contact:

Osmara Herrera 530-528-3284 Osmara.Herrera@tchsa.net

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.

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