Records Center Assistant II (Open and Promotional)

Salary : $5,217.33 - $6,520.80 Monthly

Location : Belmont, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : E460B

Department : Human Services Agency

Opening Date : 03 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 18 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit : 37

Description

The San Mateo County's Human Services Agency (HSA) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Records Center Assistant II. Under general supervision, the Records Center Assistant II provides support for the County's centralized Records Center storage facility. Works with County Departments in coordinating the receiving, shipping, storage, retention and disposal of County records.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Records Center Assistant I is the entry level class in the records center support series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform the more routine duties while learning County policies and procedures and becoming familiar with County warehousing practices. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines.

Records Center Assistant II is the fully experienced journey level class in this series capable of performing the full range of records center tasks.

The ideal candidate will have :

• One year of experience in records management, working in a bookstore or library, or as a warehouse delivery driver.
• The ability to be well-versed with the use of general office technology.
• The ability to think critically and multi-task.
• Experience and / or familiarity with records management systems or has the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Relevant work experience providing office or administrative support within a warehouse setting.
• Experience coordinating the receiving, shipping, storage, maintenance, and transporting records materials and supplies.
• Experience inventorying, filing, and retrieving case files.
• Ability to support HSA branches with product and supplies deliveries.
• Ability to support HSA Facilities team with workspace deliveries and day-to-day operational tasks such as office furniture inventory.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Skill / Ability to :

Education and Experience :

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is :

Records Center Assistant II - One year of experience in records management.

Application / Examination

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra help / limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click on the "Apply" button.If you are not on the County's website, please go to to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date : Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11 : 59 p.m. PST

Application Screening : Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Panel Interviews : Wednesday, March 26, 2025

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Analyst : Arlene Cahill (Records Center Assistant II - E460)

Please visit for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.

Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.

NOTE : Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 may be subject to new Pension Reform retirement laws.

As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.

County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY : Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process . Be concise and specific. Completeness, neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. Information presented in your application or resume will not be accepted in lieu of answering these questions in detail.

Do you have a valid CA driver license or equivalent? A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.

Describe your work experience and what makes you a qualified candidate for this position. Be specific about the types of duties and responsibilities you performed and their relevance to this position. A short and incomplete response will be disqualified.

Describe your customer service experience. Include your overall customer service philosophy and any techniques you use to respond to unhappy customers or visitors?

Describe your experience multitasking. What methods do you use to stay organized? Describe how you manage distractions and interruptions while working?

Required Question

Salary : $5,217 - $6,521