Salary : $43,492.80 – $52,852.80 Annually
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-P0682
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 10/06/2023
Closing Date: 10/16/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
This is a State Merit System Services (MSS) classification. Please go to
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Click here to learn more about the Tehama County Social Services Department.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
The primary function of a Secretary III is to provide general secretarial and administrative support for the Department Director. The Secretary III works with minimal supervision, and performs complex administrative tasks that require a high level of independence and discretion. The Secretary III also frequently communicates with other departments and outside agencies.
THE PERFECT MATCH:
Is reliable, an effective communicator, and has excellent customer service skills; enjoys interacting with individuals within the Department and from outside partners, is comfortable working closely with the Director and Deputy Directors; has professional writing skills; can work independently and exercise good judgement; enjoys working cooperatively as part of a team.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
At the Department of Social Services we strive to partner with our community to assist, empower and protect those we serve. We foster an agency culture that supports family life and encourages fun filled activities and agency committees. This is more than an invitation, it’s a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the agency even better.
Examples of Duties
AS A SECRETARY III YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Screen incoming mail and calls for the Director and refer as required; arrange meetings for the Director; take meeting minutes and prepare them for distribution, maintain schedules, prepare agenda items, assist fiscal and program staff in preparing, processing, and tracking vendor contracts , order and maintain office supplies, participate in meetings and Department committees; obtain signatures and review document formatting and grammar; compose correspondence, and review policies and procedures.
CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES:
As a Secretary III, you may encounter customers who are emotionally charged; customers that have substance dependence, mental health, trauma or domestic violence history. You may be assisting customers whose values may conflict with your own values. A Secretary III must be able to accept customers’ differences and interact with them in a non-judgmental manner.
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Education, Experience & Licenses
In addition to the education and experience requirements specified in the Merit Systems/Cooperative Personnel Services classification specification, Tehama County requires:
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Minimum Qualifications:
One (1) year of full-time experience as a Secretary II;
OR
Two (2) years of full-time experience as a Secretary I;
OR
Four (4) years of full-time experience performing significant and progressively responsible office clerical duties that has included providing direct support to management level staff.
License & Special Requirements:
- Requires a valid California driver’s license.
- Requires a current, less than one (1) year old, valid typing certificate.
Recruitment Information
HOW TO APPLY: This recruitment closes on October 16, 2023. To apply please submit your application through Merit System Services:
You must click on the link, search for this job between the opening and closing dates, and submit your application. This job will only be posted between the opening and closing dates on the flyer. After filing your application you will be notified by Merit System Services as to whether or not your application met the minimum qualifications. Following the closing date those that met minimum qualifications will be contacted by the County for the next steps in the recruitment process. Only the qualified candidates will be invited to test & interview.
The department is anticipating (1) vacancy.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Secretary III- (Merit) , as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
For questions about this recruitment contact:
Jose Ventura
530-528-4095 |
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test (including marijuana) and physical examination provided by the County.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS’ PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.
This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.