Administrative Clerk I

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Administrative Clerk I (Bilingual - Spanish) at the Public Health Branch within the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list that will be utilized to fill this vacancy as well as future positions as they become available.

The Program

The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program housed within the Public Health Branch provides nutrition and breastfeeding support to families during pregnancy, up to 1 year after delivery and for their children up to 5 years of age. Services are offered in person at multiple sites in Yolo County and over the phone.

The Position
The Administrative Clerk I Bilingual (Spanish) for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program works at various sites within Yolo County. The Admin Clerk I Bilingual (Spanish) works with families of young children and babies every day and serves as the first point of contact for clients as the front desk staff member.  They assist with answering phones, responding to text messages, screening for program eligibility, scheduling WIC appointments and preparing clients for their visit with other WIC staff. They support families with breastfeeding by connecting them to appropriate WIC staff and assist with other support services for the program.
 
Ideal Candidate Characteristics include:

• Strong customer service skills and ability to respond with composure when dealing with difficult clients
• Ability to work as a member of a team and independently
• Must exhibit a commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to work with families with young children in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to change
• Flexibility to work in various sites within Yolo County
• Familiar with using computer programs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Dependable
• Experience and enthusiastic about nutrition and breastfeeding
• Good organizational skills, ability to follow direction, receive constructive feedback about work assignments and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate in Spanish

 
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of education beyond high school graduation by the closing date. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement.

DESCRIPTION

Definition
Under close supervision, to perform the daily routine administrative, clerical and basic accounting functions within a county department; and to do related work which pertains to this class specification.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the entry level of the Administrative Clerk series. On a training basis, incumbents may be assigned duties and responsibilities characteristic of Administrative Clerk II. Incumbents in this class are required to perform a combination of tasks requiring entry level clerical skills.

• Greets and interviews office visitors and telephone callers answering routine questions;
• Schedules appointments or directs them to the appropriate source;
• May consult with county departments on routine matters;
• May type a variety of departmental reports, forms and letters;
• Maintains administrative files;
• Makes arithmetical calculations;
• Reviews reports for accuracy and completeness;
• Operates a variety of modern office equipment;
• May conduct computer inquiries;
• May perform basic data input into existing system;
• Receives, identifies, and routes correspondence;
• May help maintain financial records and process documents involved in financial transactions;
• May assist in maintaining inventory;
• May receipt, record and deposit monies;
• May perform backup support to other clerical staff; and
• Performs other related duties assigned.

1. Review of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint results;
2. Check of local law enforcement agencies where the subject has lived, worked and/or attended school within the last five (5) years and, if applicable, of the appropriate agency for any identified arrests; and
3. Verification of an employee's eligibility to work in the United States.

Background investigations are conducted upon hire and every ten (10) years of employment thereafter.

License
Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.

• Screening for Minimum Qualifications - First review will be completed on November 11, 2026
• Screening for Best Qualified 
• Department Selection Interviews 
• Reference Checks
• Conditional Job Offer, pending:
  • Pre-Employment Exams: Drug & Alcohol Screen
  • Department of Justice LiveScan
• Confirmed Job Offer

CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (530) 666-8055.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance.  The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.  Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.

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