Office Assistant I/II

Salary: $19.11 - $29.57 Hourly
Location : Roseville
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 202600231
Department: Human Resources
Division: HRD Human Resources Department
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 400
Bargaining Unit: Stationary Engineers Local 39


Description
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE !


Grow your career by joining the City of Roseville

in the role of Office Assistant I/II.
The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the citywide classification of Office Assistant I or II . The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill any Regular, Limited Term, Part-time, or Temporary vacancies for the duration of the list. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00 pm; a flex and/or hybrid schedule may be available depending on department needs.
This job posting will be open until October 4, 2026 OR the first 400 applicants.
DEFINITION


To perform responsible administrative and customer support duties for an assigned department, division, or program including receiving and responding to inquiries from the public, other City departments and outside agencies; to prepare documents, correspondence and routine reports; to receive and process payments; and to provide other support duties as assigned.

Please note:

Online Examination: October 8 - 11, 2026

The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.

Examples of Duties


Click HERE for a complete and detailed job specification and minimum qualifications for Office Assistant I.
Click HERE for a complete and detailed job specification and minimum qualifications for Office Assistant II.

Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

OFFICE ASSISTANT I

Experience:

One year of increasingly responsible clerical and customer service experience.

AND
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.
License or Certificate


None
OFFICE ASSISTANT II

Experience:


Two years of responsible experience performing duties similar to that of an with the City of Roseville.

AND

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.
License or Certificate

None

Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only.

Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the page.

The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States website


Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.

The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at or
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS :

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.


Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.


Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website Benefits currently include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
• Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
• (CORE) wellness program
• Employee assistance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Deferred compensation plan(s)
• Short-term and long-term disability employee paid plans
• Educational reimbursement
• Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
• Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay

GENERAL BENEFITS :
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
01


The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Your responses to Questions 3-7 will be scored using a set formula, and the experience you describe must also appear in the Work Experience section of your application. If your answers do not match your listed work experience, they will not be scored. All information you provide must be supported and may be verified, and you may be asked to show your knowledge or skills in a work sample or interview. Any false or misleading information may disqualify you from consideration or interview processes and removal from the employment list.

• Yes, I agree.
• No, I do not agree.

02


Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work? If so, please list below which ones.
03


How many years of clerical and customer service experience do you have?

• None, or less than 1 year.
• 1 year or more but less than 2 years.
• 2 years or more but less than 4 years.
• 4 years or more.

04


Will you have the equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree by date of appointment?

• Yes
• No

05


Please check the boxes below where you have at least (1) year of experience. Relevant work experience must be described in the following question in order for your selection to be considered. Note: You do no need to have experience in each of these functions to be considered for the position.

• Accounts Payable/Receivable
• Managing inventory/Purchasing/Order tracking
• Filing/Reporting/Records/Database Maintenance
• Onboarding/Payroll
• Collecting/Analyzing/Reporting Data
• Modern office equipment and procedures/Experience including use of a variety of software
• First-line Customer Service/In person/Via telephone /Written correspondence
• Scheduling/Calendar/Host meetings/Prepare meeting materials
• None of the above

06


For the selections you made in Question 5, please provide an explanation of your relevant work experience in more detail including the frequency you perform(ed) the function(s), software or programs utilized.
07


Please describe your experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) including your proficiency (basic, intermediate, advanced) and a brief description of how you use(d) it and any specific functions or features you are comfortable using.
08


Which of the following schedules are you interested in? Check all that apply.

• Full-Time, Regular
• Part-Time, Temporary (up to 1,500 hours/year)
• Limited Term (up to 36 months)

Required Question