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Office Assistant I/II - Spanish Bilingual
Colusa, California United States COLUSA COUNTY, CA Full Time $33,336.00 - $57,516.00 Annually Dec 27, 2024
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COLUSA COUNTY, CA
The County of Colusa, nestled in the heart of the Sacramento Valley approximately 60 miles north of Sacramento and 100 miles northeast of the San Francisco Bay Area, is a vibrant community rich in history and tradition and, offering a wonderful environment in which to live, work and play. The County, with approximately 22,000 residents, includes two incorporated cities; Colusa, which is the county seat, and Williams. The local economy is largely agriculturally based producing crops valued at more than $900 million each year and exporting farm commodities throughout the United States and to about seventy countries worldwide. County government business is still conducted within the antebellum court house which was built in 1861 and has operated continuously ever since. The County’s annual General Fund budget is roughly $28 million; the total budget is about $78 million. The workforce is comprised of approximately 350 full-time equivalent positions that are assigned to five represented bargaining units. Colusa County also offers many diverse outdoor recreational opportunities and is considered to be a sportsman’s paradise. The Sacramento River meanders through the County. Portions of five national protected areas are located within the county: Butte Sink Wildlife Refuge; Colusa National Wildlife Refuge; Delevan National Wildlife Refuge; Mendocino National Forest and; Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Recreational opportunities such as hiking, bird watching, camping and water sports abound. The Sacramento River and local lakes, offer world class fishing
Job Description
Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics
Have you always had a passion for helping others? Do you enjoy being actively involved in helping families achieve positive outcomes that make their lives better? Then Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services is the place for you!
We are the largest Department in the County, with over 80 staff. Our agency works with Colusa County residents in administering social services programs including Cal Works, Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal, In-home Supportive Services (IHSS), Adult and Children’s Services, Public Health and Housing. We have a strong leadership team who provide ongoing support for daily operations and assist our employees in reaching their full potential. If you're interested, check out the job description HERE .
This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list to fill other potential openings without reposting.
Selection Procedure The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process:- Applications will be accepted from December 26, 2024, through December 29, 2024.
- Screening for minimum qualifications.
- Bilingual Exams. This position requires the ability to speak, read and write Spanish in addition to English. Applicants will be required to pass a proficiency exam.
- Interviews.
As an Office Assistant, you will be the face or voice representing the Department of Health & Human Services as the first point of contact for community members, both in person and by phone. You will greet and assist customers in person and by phone, fielding inquiries, addressing complaints, and gathering information to direct customers to the appropriate staff for further assistance. You will perform structured and repetitive tasks such as filing, reviewing forms and electronic files, entering data, and performing other specialized work as assigned. Bilingual Office Assistants in the Department of Health & Human Services also provide translation assistance and general support to the agency.
Working for Colusa County offers a unique work lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with the tranquility of working in a rural and beautiful environment. Our county agencies take pride in our ability to work as a team. We have a collaborative and positive work environment where everyone has something to contribute, and everyone matters!
At the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), we work a 37.5 full-time work week, with the option of a flex-schedule and potential upcoming opportunities to work remote 1-2 days per week (depending on position). This allows our staff to find a work-life balance that best fits their needs. Our staff enjoy coming to work, where every day is different, and they have the opportunity to impact members of our community by providing excellent customer service and access to available services.
How do we make a difference?
Department of Health & Human Services employees are dedicated to serving Colusa County residents by offering services that improve their health, promote their well-being, and help them become productive and independent contributors to our community.
Do our values speak to you?- Deliver WOW Customer Service to Others & Our Community
- Embrace and Drive Change
- Be Adventurous, Creative, Open-Minded
- Pursue Growth and Learning
- Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication
- Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit
- Be Passionate and Determined
- Be Humble and Kind
What are the benefits?- A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
- A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into - where we work hard, but play hard, too!
- A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
- A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) - As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
- Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
- Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
- 457 Deferred Compensation.
- PAID vacation, PAID holidays (13), and PAID leave if you get sick.
- Vacation Parity - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.
COLUSA COUNTY CARES: NURTURING HEALTH, EMPOWERING LIVES!
Supervision & Examples of Duties
Office Assistant I
Receives general supervision from supervisory or management staff.
Office Assistant II
Receives general supervision from supervisory or management staff.
May exercise functional and technical supervision over lower level clerical staff.
Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Office Assistant I
Experience:
Six (6) months of administrative/clerical experience.
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Office Assistant II
Experience:
Three years of responsible clerical experience which included public contact/customer service.
Training :
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Supplemental coursework or training in business administration or clerical is highly desired .
Supplemental Information
SALARY: (based on a 37.5-hour work week)
Office Assistant I $2,778 - $4,341
Office Assistant II $2,920 - $4,793
The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.
Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2024 Benefit Summary
Closing Date/Time: 12/29/2024 11:59 PM PacificPlease mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.
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