- Salary
- $41k – $50k/yr
- Location
- South Lake Tahoe, CA, CA, US
- Department
- Administration
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Sr. Office Assistants are used in almost every County Department. They perform a variety of routine to complex advanced and specialized clerical work of above average difficulty and complexity in areas such as legal documents, personnel functions, insurance claims, contracts, proposals, treatment authorization forms, and program eligibility forms; may serve as a lead worker over a group of office support staff; and performs related duties as assigned.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Sr. Office Assistants are used in almost every County Department. They perform a variety of routine to complex advanced and specialized clerical work of above average difficulty and complexity in areas such as legal documents, personnel functions, insurance claims, contracts, proposals, treatment authorization forms, and program eligibility forms; may serve as a lead worker over a group of office support staff; and performs related duties as assigned.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Provide lead direction and training to a small group of office support staff, if assigned.
- Provide input into employee performance, selection and other personnel decisions, if assigned.
- Perform advanced and specialized office support work which typically require some specialized subject matter knowledge, including interpretation and/or explanation of program policies and procedures as well as coordination of detailed or specialized office activities related to the department to which assigned.
- Provide specialized department information, including detailed program-specific information, to County executives, managers, clients, outside agencies, and others; search for, receive, and explain complex rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and technical office operations; explain external laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies as they relate to clerical/technical/office functions.
- Assist clients in completing complex forms for the purpose of documenting specialized program-related information; provide advanced customer service in a calm, helpful, and effective manner.
- Research, compile, maintain, and process statistical, financial, and/or other numerical data to support specialized office functions; create spreadsheets, logs, and other clerical tools to assist with maintaining information.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.
Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Equivalent to graduation from high school
-AND-
Equivalent to graduation from high school
-AND-
Two (2) years of general clerical or office support experience, including at least one (1) year at a level equivalent to the County's class of Office Assistant II. Depending on assignment, previous knowledge and experience in the assigned area is desirable.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Sr. Office Assistant, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
The ability to speak and read Spanish in addition to English is required. Spanish bilingual candidates may be eligible to receive differential pay of $1.00 per hour for all hours in pay status. In order to be eligible to receive such differential, an employee must demonstrate language proficiency acceptable to the Department Head as certified in writing to the Director of Human Resources. The Human Resources Department shall use a verbal and/or written testing process, depending upon the level of bilingual skill required of the employee, to validate the employee's skills. The differential is defined by the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of El Dorado and the Bargaining Unit representing this job classification. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is available on the County of El Dorado website.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept".
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at [email protected].
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept".
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at [email protected].
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
A written exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. The online examination has been tentatively scheduled for 8/5/2026. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email at least one week prior to the examination.
If you have taken this examination within six (6) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, your score will automatically be transferred to this exam, and you are not permitted sit for this examination. If you have taken this examination from greater than six (6) months but within twelve (12) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, you may elect to transfer that examination score or sit for the examination again; you must contact Human Resources prior to the scheduled exam date to request that your previous score be transferred.
A transferred examination score does not guarantee passing the current examination administration. Examination pass points are set in accordance with the EEOC Uniform Employee Selection Guidelines.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here.
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Sr. Office Assistant This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
A written exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. The online examination has been tentatively scheduled for 8/5/2026. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email at least one week prior to the examination.
If you have taken this examination within six (6) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, your score will automatically be transferred to this exam, and you are not permitted sit for this examination. If you have taken this examination from greater than six (6) months but within twelve (12) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, you may elect to transfer that examination score or sit for the examination again; you must contact Human Resources prior to the scheduled exam date to request that your previous score be transferred.
A transferred examination score does not guarantee passing the current examination administration. Examination pass points are set in accordance with the EEOC Uniform Employee Selection Guidelines.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here.
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Sr. Office Assistant This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
We are currently recruiting for the following:
- There is currently One (1) full-time vacancy in the California Children’s Services (CCS) program in the Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
As part of the California Children’s Services (CCS) program, the bilingual Sr. Office Assistant will receive and refer applicants’ cases for CCS medical services and benefits; review medical eligibility determinations; verify residential and financial eligibility; and coordinate and monitor the delivery of appropriate services and benefits. This role also performs specialized tasks related to case processing activities. Additionally, the position supports the Public Health division by managing front office and clerical duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking clients in and out of clinic, and handling payment transactions and deposits.
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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.
Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
- 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
Here area few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway Races
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Small Business Shops
Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.
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