Office Assistant I - Extra Help

Office Assistant I - Extra Help Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping others? Join our team as an Office Assistant I - Extra Help and play an important role in supporting the Public Works department and the community we serve. In this position, you will keep things running smoothly by providing essential clerical, word processing, and data entry support while assisting the public with information about departmental policies and procedures. Your skills, organization, and commitment to excellent service can make a meaningful difference every day! Please note: This extra help assignment is anticipated to last approximately six (6) months but may end earlier or be extended based on the operational needs of the department. This is a non-benefited position, and salary placement will be based on the selected candidate's experience. Extra-Help employees may not exceed 960 hours worked in a fiscal year or 28 hours per week. What's This Job All About? This is the entry to journey level class within the Office Assistant series. Employees within this class perform the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level may receive moderate instruction or assistance and work toward becoming proficient in the procedures and policies of the assigned work unit. Embracing the Colusa County Work Culture Our Core Values are more than just words; they're a way of life here in the Public Works Department. We know that departments with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run. Do our values speak to you? Deliver Excellent Customer Service to Others & Our Community Embrace and Drive Change Create FUN and a Little Weirdness Be Adventurous, Creative, Open-Minded Pursue Growth and Learning Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit Be Passionate and Determined Be Humble and Kind Supervision & Examples of Duties Receives general supervision from supervisory or management staff. Qualifications Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Office Assistant I Experience: Six (6) months of administrative/clerical experience. Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Supplemental Information The County of Colusa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Colusa County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Colusa. You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Please be detailed in the job duties of your work history to clearly demonstrate the duties that are relevant to the position in which you are applying. All sections of the application MUST be completed. Required documents such as a resume, cover letter, references, and any position-specific certifications must be attached and are not accepted in place of completing the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. As your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process. Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date. Application materials are the property of the County of Colusa and will not be returned. It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in a missed notification of exams or interviews. The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions? If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process: For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit Email the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Additional Information: Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. ALL Colusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies. Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications. The county participates in E-Verify. Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section 21221 (h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees. County of Colusa