Office Assistant I

$16 - $21/Yr

Butte County (CA) - Oroville/Chico Area, CA

- Entry Level

Oroville/Chico Area, CA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

This recruitment is for Office Assistant Level I. The salary range for level I is $1282.40 - $1719.20 biweekly ($16.03 - $21.49 per hour). This is a term position set to end June 30, 2025. For terms and conditions concerning the appointment of a Term employee, see Section 6.13j of the Butte County Personnel Rules. Note: A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking among qualified candidates. Based upon information provided in this application including responses to supplemental questions, an applicant's education, training and experience (full-time equivalent) may be evaluated. Applicants should provide thoughtful and thorough responses to supplemental questions as they play an important role in this recruitment process. All qualifying work experience that is described or included in responses to supplemental questions MUST also be included and detailed in the 'Work Experience' section of this application. 'See Resume' is not an acceptable response for any supplemental question.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of office support duties, which may include word processing, data entry and organization, telephone and counter reception, scheduling, updating websites, records/database maintenance, and filing.
• Creates forms, memoranda, correspondence, and/or reports.
• Provides information and assistance to staff and the general public.
• Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls; takes messages, directs callers and visitors to the proper office or person.
• Completes and processes forms, records, applications, and/or other documents specific to assigned department/division/program.
• Types correspondence, reports, forms, and specialized documents related to the functions of the organizational unit.
• Proofreads and checks reports, forms, and documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Enters, edits, and retrieves data, and prepares reports following established formats and reporting standards.
• Maintains calendars and makes meeting arrangements; schedules meetings; reserves meeting rooms.
• Prepares travel and training requests; confirms travel arrangements for conferences and business trips.
• Organizes and maintains accurate and detailed databases, files, and records.
• Receives, processes, and assists in responding to public records requests.
• Performs various accounting office support duties.
• Performs various office support duties associated with payroll, risk management, and human resources administration.
• Attends various meetings and training as required or appropriate.

Requirements

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• Six (6) months of office clerical work for Office Assistant I.
• Two (2) years of general clerical or office assistant experience for Office Assistant II.
• Must possess a valid US driver's license upon date of application.

Benefits

• Salary range of $1282.40 - $1719.20 biweekly ($16.03 - $21.49 per hour).
• Term position set to end June 30, 2025.