Administrative Office Professional I/II

The County of Santa Barbara is currently accepting applications to establish an employment list for Administrative Office Professional I/II positions. This list will be used to fill current and future full-time and part-time vacancies at various locations across the County, including Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Lompoc, Carpinteria, and more. When applying, be sure to select the locations and departments where you are willing to work—your choices will determine your eligibility for current and future openings. Current vacancies include: Five (5) full-time positions in the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor’s Office based in Santa Barbara, CA The Administrative Office Professional classification is utilized within 18 departments of the County of Santa Barbara. Each Administrative Office Professional position may be different depending on the needs of the department and the nature of the work that you will be performing. For additional information about our County Departments, please visit this link: Join a team that values integrity, service, and excellence. Apply today and build a career with purpose at the County of Santa Barbara! Start Your Career with Us:The Administrative Office Professional class is a great way to begin your career at an entry level and grow your administrative profession. Through experience and training, you will have opportunities to advance within the County of Santa Barbara. To be successful in following this career path, you must have a strong knowledge of basic English and Math. You need to be an effective communicator on paper and in person, customer-focused, and business-oriented. You must be ready to learn government policies and procedures and use logical and sound reasoning in applying State and local laws, legislation and regulations to your work on a daily basis. You must also be eager to learn and accept direction. Salary Information: Administrative Office Professional I:Hourly rate of $24.28 - $29.19 Administrative Office Professional II: Hourly rate of $30.59 - $37.01 Bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable | Benefits: For information on benefits, click HERE. Administrative Office Professional I – Restricted:Hourly rate of $24.53 - $29.46 Administrative Office Professional II – Restricted:Hourly rate of $30.87 - $37.32 Bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable | Benefits: For information on benefits, click HERE. These restricted positions are regularly privy to the decisions or recommendations of County management affecting employer-employee relations. These employees are in the confidential-unrepresented bargaining unit. Benefits: Applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for: Retirement reciprocity Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate The Ideal Candidate will possess: Excellent customer service skills Good time management skills Good oral and written communication skills Ability to learn new tasks quickly Ability to prioritize and complete time-sensitive work tasks Ability to accurately and efficiently use Microsoft Office Suite Ability to work well independently and as part of a team Self-motivation and a positive attitude Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and personalities Administrative Office Professionals are often the face of the County of Santa Barbara. The Examples of Duties will vary by position/department but generally include the following. You will have direct interaction with the public by advising and/or guiding them to complete proper documents. Common responsibilities include clerical-based administrative functions; answering phones; processing and/or responding to email inquiries; accepting, recording, and routing materials that come into the department; and filing and retrieving records and documents. Use office software for data entry, document preparation, and email communication. Review and process documents for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established procedures. Provide courteous customer service by responding to routine inquiries and requests. Organize and prioritize assigned work to meet deadlines and productivity expectations. Work collaboratively as part of a team and maintain professional working relationships. Complete work under regular supervision and seek guidance when necessary. The County of Santa Barbara strives to attract and maintain a work culture that is Accountable, Customer-focused and Efficient (our ACE values). Upon entering this job class, all AOPs must possess the following competencies to successfully perform the essential functions of the job and to uphold our County values: Skill to use computer operating system, word processing, and email software at a level necessary to create documents and send and respond to email messages Use an alphabetic computer keyboard with skill and accuracy Use complete English sentences and paragraphs to correctly organize and convey information Correct use of English parts of speech, sentence structure, vocabulary and word usage Skill to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals Skill to meet and interact with the public and co-workers courteously and professionally Skill to file information alphabetically, numerically, and chronologically Skill to write and print legibly, clearly, and uniformly to record information For more information regarding position and the required competencies click HERE . Some positions MAY require the following Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License may be required for some positions. Shift and weekend work, including nights and holidays. Wear a uniform. The ability to read, write, and/or converse fluently in English and Spanish may be required. If you indicated on your application that you are bilingual, Human Resources will place you on the employment list for a job requiring bilingual skills. Hiring departments may test you on your fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency, your name may be withheld from future certifications, in accordance with Civil Service

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