Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant The Tehama County Building Department is seeking an energetic, dependable, and team-oriented candidate who is committed to public service and consistently provides a high level of customer service. The ideal candidate will bring empathy and patience to public interactions, help applicants understand processes and resolve issues, and contribute to a professional atmosphere in the office, over the phone, by email, and at the public counter. This person will serve as a trusted administrative partner to the County Building Official, exercise sound judgment, protect confidential information, and confidently balance administrative responsibilities with permit technician duties. Join our team and help members of our community build and develop their dreams. Examples Of Duties Plans, organizes, and executes administrative assignments and special projects related to assigned area of responsibility; maintaining accurate and detailed records; verifying accuracy of information; researching discrepancies and recording information. Makes copies; collate materials; files copies of letters, memoranda, reports, and other materials in department and/or central files. Coordinates and schedules meetings, appointments, and speaking engagements for departmental personnel, appointed boards and commissions; arranges for meeting rooms, may attend meetings and take minutes. Assists department in identifying problems and offering creative solutions. Bilingual candidates: Translate, interpret and otherwise communicate with members of the Spanish speaking community. Education, Experience & Licenses Minimum qualifications: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by training in secretarial skills or relevant computer software applications programs. Three (3) to five (5) years of increasingly responsible office administrative or advanced secretarial support experience involving some public contact. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. License & special requirements: A valid California Class C driver's license or alternative form of transportation may be required for some positions at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Current, less than 1 year old, typing certificate. Bilingual candidates: Must pass a written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test (or other appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify. Recruitment Information The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy. In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for an Administrative Assistant or Administrative Assistant - Bilingual, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for December 1, 2026. *Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. New employees should anticipate being 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. Please submit 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. To learn more about Tehama County's Recruitment & Selection process, please click here. If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact: Patrick Ewald, Building Official View phone number on click.appcast.io | View email address on click.appcast.io All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test (including marijuana) and physical examination provided by the County. Benefits NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES. *Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work. This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit. SALARY: Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E). HEALTH: Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST! Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 and $266.97 as of January 1, 2026 for employee and all eligible dependents. PAID LEAVES: Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service) 96 hours of sick leave 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday LIFE INSURANCE: Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County. RETIREMENT: A retirement plan through CalPERS. CalPERS Formulas: Classic member = 2% @ 55 New Member = 2% @ 62 A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $60 per month. ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS: Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost. LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST! 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