What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extra Help - Office Assistant-K position at Tulare County, CA?
Current vacancy is with the General Services Agency department located in Visalia.
Applications will be reviewed by Tulare County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area.
Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee. Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online. There are no benefits associated with extra help positions. See regular job specifications for complete job duties and requirements.
Typical Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Experience: Six months of general clerical experience, OR completion of an approved office support program from an accredited business/community college or adult school.
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; learn the organization, procedures and operating functions of the County Department to which assigned; perform routine clerical work including the maintenance of appropriate records and the preparation of general reports; verify and check files and data; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff and the public; speak, read, and write Spanish may be required; organize work and set priorities; perform work with accuracy and attention to detail; work independently; prepare a variety of charts, graphs, and other special documents; analyze and correct operational, procedural, and programmatic problems encountered in the course of work; type/keyboard accurately; assist in training new employees; operate office automation and related equipment, format documents, and perform difficult operations.
DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of: Basic office procedures and clerical functions, including alphabetical and numerical filing systems; modern office functions, duties, and procedures; office automation terminology and basic operation of office automation equipment; report and forms design and production; collect information, establish facts, and take appropriate action; train and assist new employees.
Skill/Ability to: Express ideas clearly and concisely in writing; recognize and maintain confidentiality of information in compliance with department regulations; code, sort, post, check, or verify detailed and routine data and maintain logs and records; type at a speed of 45 words per minute; be bilingual in Spanish.
Additional Information
College Cost Reduction Access Act
Bargaining Unit 1
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, and life). 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.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: 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.
