Office Assistant II

Office Assistant II

We are excited you are considering the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District as a place for employment! Our agency is in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley and our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for all Valley residents through efficient, effective and entrepreneurial air quality management strategies. We pride our agency on not only high-quality technical work, but also exceptional customer service. Our customers include the public, the regulated community, other agencies, and fellow employees. The principles of our STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Respect) culture creates an atmosphere in which providing exceptional service, demonstrating effective teamwork, maintaining a positive attitude, and showing respect to others is a key part of every employee's job.

The District is recruiting for an Office Assistant II to fill the current vacancy assigned to the Administrative Services department located in Bakersfield, California. The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies. In addition to a competitive salary, the District offers excellent benefits, a generous leave policy, a flexible work schedule and more! The District is committed to establishing and maintaining a workforce that provides not only high-quality technical work, but also exceptional customer service. Our customers include the public, the regulated community, other agencies, and fellow employees. The principles of our STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude, Respect) program create an atmosphere in which providing exceptional service, demonstrating effective teamwork, maintaining a positive attitude, and showing respect to others is a key part of every employee's job.

Office Assistants independently perform a variety of office support duties. Typical duties include: receiving and screening telephone calls; assisting customers; document scanning; processing regular and bulk mail; copying and gathering materials; typing correspondence, reports, forms, and specialized documents utilizing Microsoft Word; proofreading and checking typed and other materials for accuracy and completeness including grammar, punctuation, and spelling; maintaining and updating records; entering, editing, and retrieving data; basic keyboarding; preparing periodic and special reports; processing forms; and developing and maintaining office filing systems.

Qualifications/Requirements

This classification requires graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, two (2) years of general clerical experience and the skill to accurately type 40 net words per minute. Qualified applicants must possess knowledge of: office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; proper telephone etiquette; business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials; basic business data processing principles; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation; business arithmetic; basic record keeping principles and practices AND skill in: performing detailed office support work accurately; using Microsoft Word or personal computing equipment; composing routine correspondence from brief instructions; using initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; setting work priorities and coordinating several activities; organizing and maintaining accurate files and records; making accurate arithmetic calculations; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; and understanding and carrying out oral and written directions.

Other Requirements

When applicable, a valid California Driver's License or the ability to obtain one upon hire. Must be able to attend work on a daily basis as scheduled.

Selection Process

Interested individuals must submit an application form by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Applications must be submitted on our website at All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who are considered most qualified will be invited to participate in a written exam. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection process. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District participates in the E-Verify Program. The Valley Air District is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE.

Benefits

For regular positions (non-temporary), the benefits package includes:

• Cafeteria Plan - The District contributes $985 per month toward the purchase of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Optional benefit upgrades include enhanced life insurance, spouse and/or child life insurance and short-term disability insurance. Any funds not spent will be returned to the employee in cash.
• Retirement – The District is a member of the Kern County Retirement System.
• The option to participate in a 457(b) Government Retirement Savings Plan:
• Deferred Comp.
• Roth
• An IRS 125 flexible spending account.
• Annual Leave (PTO) – Accrual of 160 hours during the first year, 9 hours for each year thereafter up to a maximum of 295 hours/year.
• Holidays – 10 paid holidays/year, 1 floating day, and 1 Birthday holiday.
• Alternate Schedule – The District works a 9/80 work schedule with offices closed every other Friday.