What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secretary II position at County of Tulare?
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency - Human Resources Department located in Visalia.
Typical Duties
Plan, assign and supervise the work of other clerical employees; assist in the selection of clerical staff; train employees in procedures and techniques; complete performance evaluation reports and take or recommend appropriate actions; act as confidential secretary to a County department head or assistant department head; refer incoming mail to department head and staff members; organize correspondence for department head's reply in order of priority, with background material attached for reference; prepare correspondence and agenda items, independently or with brief instructions, requiring judgment in the selection of data or interpretation of laws, rules, or policies; edit drafts for composition and grammatical structure; schedule appointments for department head; screen office and telephone callers, refer to appropriate staff members or give out information on departmental programs and policies as needed; arrange conferences and meetings, make reservations, plan dates, clear conflicts, and prepare agendas; attend meetings as a representative of clerical/office management; maintain administrative files, including management confidential information; supervise, organize, direct and participate in the operation of office information and computer equipment, including formatting and production of documents; prepare personnel data forms, status changes and other personnel related matters; study filing systems and clerical procedures, recommend methods for improvements; order and maintain departmental supplies; prepare clerical procedural manuals and accounting reports; assist in preparation of the annual departmental budget and monitor account expenditures; communicate with staff members, and relay messages to and from superior.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education/Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and four (4) years of increasingly responsible clerical and secretarial experience involving frequent contact with the public.
Knowledge of: Math sufficient to compile statistical reports; clerical procedures and practices; filing and control system; correct English usage, spelling, and punctuation.
Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; write clearly, using correct grammar and punctuation, and proofread; give verbal and written instructions in a clear, concise manner; follow verbal and written instructions; use patience, tact and courtesy to establish rapport with co-workers, other County employees and the public in person and by telephone; copy information from a written source accurately and legibly; work independently, make decisions and establish priorities; collect and organize information and write reports; assign and coordinate clerical work within the department; accurately code, post, check or verify detailed information and data; read, understand and apply technical/legal information and materials; type accurately from clear copy at a speed of 50 words per minute; supervise and train clerical staff.
DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Skills/Ability to: Understand the basics of Human Resources processes; utilize projection equipment, live-stream meetings, remote access and other duties assigned.
Additional Information
Conditions Of Employment
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 21
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11 years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 48 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled.
Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
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The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. Describe in detail your clerical/secretarial experience. Include in your response the length of experience, the functions you performed, and your level of responsibility.
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Describe an office procedure(s) you have initiated or revised in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Indicate the methods used to evaluate the procedure and develop recommendations, and your level of responsibility in its implementation.
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Describe your experience using personal computers and software. Include the type of work performed, the software programs used, and your level of expertise.
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Describe your responsibility in providing supervision and training. Include in your answer the number and level of employees, the type of work performed, and specific functions you performed such as assigning and reviewing work, training, preparing performance evaluations, interviewing and hiring, disciplining and counseling.
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Describe your responsibility in providing supervision and training. Include in your answer the number and level of employees, the type of work performed, and specific functions you performed such as assigning and reviewing work, training, preparing performance evaluations, interviewing and hiring, disciplining and counseling.
Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency - Human Resources Department located in Visalia.
Typical Duties
Plan, assign and supervise the work of other clerical employees; assist in the selection of clerical staff; train employees in procedures and techniques; complete performance evaluation reports and take or recommend appropriate actions; act as confidential secretary to a County department head or assistant department head; refer incoming mail to department head and staff members; organize correspondence for department head's reply in order of priority, with background material attached for reference; prepare correspondence and agenda items, independently or with brief instructions, requiring judgment in the selection of data or interpretation of laws, rules, or policies; edit drafts for composition and grammatical structure; schedule appointments for department head; screen office and telephone callers, refer to appropriate staff members or give out information on departmental programs and policies as needed; arrange conferences and meetings, make reservations, plan dates, clear conflicts, and prepare agendas; attend meetings as a representative of clerical/office management; maintain administrative files, including management confidential information; supervise, organize, direct and participate in the operation of office information and computer equipment, including formatting and production of documents; prepare personnel data forms, status changes and other personnel related matters; study filing systems and clerical procedures, recommend methods for improvements; order and maintain departmental supplies; prepare clerical procedural manuals and accounting reports; assist in preparation of the annual departmental budget and monitor account expenditures; communicate with staff members, and relay messages to and from superior.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education/Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and four (4) years of increasingly responsible clerical and secretarial experience involving frequent contact with the public.
Knowledge of: Math sufficient to compile statistical reports; clerical procedures and practices; filing and control system; correct English usage, spelling, and punctuation.
Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; write clearly, using correct grammar and punctuation, and proofread; give verbal and written instructions in a clear, concise manner; follow verbal and written instructions; use patience, tact and courtesy to establish rapport with co-workers, other County employees and the public in person and by telephone; copy information from a written source accurately and legibly; work independently, make decisions and establish priorities; collect and organize information and write reports; assign and coordinate clerical work within the department; accurately code, post, check or verify detailed information and data; read, understand and apply technical/legal information and materials; type accurately from clear copy at a speed of 50 words per minute; supervise and train clerical staff.
DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Skills/Ability to: Understand the basics of Human Resources processes; utilize projection equipment, live-stream meetings, remote access and other duties assigned.
Additional Information
Conditions Of Employment
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
- Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
- An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
- Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 21
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11 years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 48 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled.
Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
01
The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. Describe in detail your clerical/secretarial experience. Include in your response the length of experience, the functions you performed, and your level of responsibility.
02
Describe an office procedure(s) you have initiated or revised in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Indicate the methods used to evaluate the procedure and develop recommendations, and your level of responsibility in its implementation.
03
Describe your experience using personal computers and software. Include the type of work performed, the software programs used, and your level of expertise.
04
Describe your responsibility in providing supervision and training. Include in your answer the number and level of employees, the type of work performed, and specific functions you performed such as assigning and reviewing work, training, preparing performance evaluations, interviewing and hiring, disciplining and counseling.
05
Describe your responsibility in providing supervision and training. Include in your answer the number and level of employees, the type of work performed, and specific functions you performed such as assigning and reviewing work, training, preparing performance evaluations, interviewing and hiring, disciplining and counseling.
- Required Question
