Administrative Technician

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting. DESCRIPTION THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting. THE OPPORTUNITY Administrative Technicians are used in almost every County Department. They perform a variety of routine to complex responsible paraprofessional, technical, administrative, and secretarial support duties requiring the application of procedural, program, and compliance knowledge in support of a department, division, or program; assumes ongoing, technical responsibilities specific to the area of assignment; coordinates assigned programs, projects, and services with other departments, divisions, and outside agencies; performs research and routine analysis on a wide variety of special projects; and performs related work as required. The Selected Candidates Will Have The Opportunity To Perform technical and procedural work in support of an assigned department, division, or program; apply technical procedures, methods, and techniques to support program and management analysis functions and processes; monitor and explain operational and program requirements and processes to various stakeholders. Assist in developing and monitoring assigned budgets, including gathering and reviewing financial data to identify and recommending account adjustments and fund transfers, develop narratives and project plans, monitor labor hours and other expenses, ensuring accurate allocation to accounts, Provide account balances and updates to management and staff, process invoices and purchase orders, maintain budget spreadsheets, enter information into the financial software system, and attend budget meetings. Research, interpret, and ensure, compliance with laws, codes, rules, and regulations, and County program guidelines, policies, and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility. Compose, edit, proofread, and submit Board of Supervisors, commission, and committee agendas; staff, financial, budgetary, operational, and other technical and programmatic charts, reports, contracts and agreements; technical documentation; and various correspondence and informational material regarding assigned activities; may compile and process confidential material. Serve as a liaison or staff support to meeting and/or committee secretary, including preparing agendas and informational packets, posting required public notices pursuant to the law, local ordinances, and resolutions; set up the room, and taking and transcribing minutes for assigned boards and committees. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Equivalent to graduation from high school; AND Four (4) years of increasingly responsible journey-level clerical or technical support experience which included responsibility for interpreting and explaining complex rules and regulations, researching information and preparing accurate documents and reports, or advanced office support work that included data entry and the processing of forms and records; OR Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited educational institution; AND Two (2) years of journey-level clerical or technical support experience which included responsibility for interpreting and explaining complex rules and regulations, researching information and preparing accurate documents and reports, or advanced office support work that included data entry and the processing of forms and records. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Some positions may require the possession of a valid Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driving record. RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. A written exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. The online examination has been tentatively scheduled for 09/25/2026. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email at least one week prior to the examination. If you have taken this examination within six (6) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, your score will automatically be transferred to this exam, and you are not permitted sit for this examination. If you have taken this examination from greater than six (6) months but within twelve (12) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, you may elect to transfer that examination score or sit for the examination again; you must contact Human Resources prior to the scheduled exam date to request that your previous score be transferred. A transferred examination score does not guarantee passing the current examination administration. Examination pass points are set in accordance with the EEOC Uniform Employee Selection Guidelines. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Administrative Technician. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer. WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING One (1) full time vacancy in the Chief Administrative Office, Community Development Finance & Administration Division located in Placerville, CA. The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer. As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years. Employees who are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE! The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States. LEARN MORE E-Verify Notice of Participation Right to Work FOR YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Basic Life Insurance Long Term Disability (LTD) County sponsored Wellness program Discounts on gym memberships FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE CalPERS Retirement Deferred Compensation (457) Plans Optional Life Insurance FOR YOUR WORK/LIFE BALANCE Paid Holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accruals Personal and bereavement leave COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT SUMMARY Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned. Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement. To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website. Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law. 01 I acknowledge this information. 02 Yes No 03 Yes No 04 Less than two years of journey-level clerical or technical support experience. At least two years of journey-level clerical or technical support experience limited to data entry and processing forms/records. At least two years of journey-level clerical or technical support experience that included interpreting/explaining complex rules and regulations, researching information, and preparing accurate documents and reports. More than two years of journey-level clerical or technical support experience that included all of the duties listed in option C plus additional advanced tasks. Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr