Office Assistant Level I/II

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Office Assistant Level I/II

Salary

$40,340.16 - $50,383.44 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

28204-C

Department

County Wide

Opening Date

10/04/2023

The Position

Come join one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers!


This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00p.m. on: 

 11/1/23, 1/2/24, 3/4/24, 5/1/24, 7/1/24


Level I - $3,361.68  - $4,087.25/month
Level II - $3,455.67 - $4,198.62 /month 

Office Assistants provide a wide range of clerical/operational support involving customer service, document preparation, filing and record keeping, and other regularly performed duties which support the function of an office operation.

Office Assistant is a single class with two salary levels, Office Assistant (Level II) which is the journey level, and Office Assistant (Level I) which is an entry and training level class designed to enable persons without sufficient qualifying experience to enter County service.  

Some positions in these classes may be designated "confidential" in nature, in accordance with the County Employee Relations Ordinance, and are excluded from the representation unit which includes positions allocated to the regular class.


Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Office Assistant (Level II) 

Knowledge of 

  • Clear writing: grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary
  • Standard methods of filing (alphabetic, numeric, chronological) 
  • English language to communicate 
  • Telephone procedures 
  • Arithmetic to make calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and correct change 
  • Keyboard (computer, typewriter) 
  • Letter and memo format 
  • General principles, procedures and practices of recordkeeping 
Ability to 
  • Calculate solutions to match problems involving addition, subtraction, division and multiplication 
  • Understand and follow basic oral and written instructions 
  • Operate computer terminals, typewriter, printer, copier, microfiche, and FAX 
  • Prioritize work to meet deadlines 
  • Read English at a level necessary to understand procedures manuals, policies and guidelines 
  • Write English at a level necessary to prepare correspondence according to specified format and record incoming information 
  • Speak English at a level necessary to communicate information clearly 
  • Operate communication devices, telephone and may include radios 
  • Deal tactfully with people 
  • Ability to accurately proofread details, noting and detecting errors
Required for some positions: Types from clear copy accurately at a rate of not less than 45 words a minute. 

Office Assistant (Level I) Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge and abilities are the same as for Office Assistant (Level II), except that work is originally done under close supervision; as experience is gained, greater independence of action is exercised and less detailed supervision is received until the incumbent is functioning at the journey level. 

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities for this class as described above. Typical ways include:

Office Assistant Level II
Six (6) months clerical experience in Sacramento County service or in any public or private agency. 

Office Assistant Level I
There are no education or experience requirements for appointments at (Level I).

Note: The level at which initial appointments to the class of Office Assistant are made, and advancement from the lower to the higher level of this class, Level I to Level II, are at the discretion of the appointing authority, providing the minimum qualification is met.


Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.   Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.


Special Requirements

Ability to speak, read, and/or write fluently in a language other than English, or knowledge of the culture as certified by the Department of Personnel Services (formerly the Department of Human Resources).

Where required, these special skills may be used in performing such tasks as the following:
  1. Gives information by telephone or in person, regarding department services in an language other than English, to persons who understanding of English is limited.

  2. Translates the meaning of written English in regulations or ordinances, to a language other than English.

  3. Translates into English requests from the public, presented orally or in writing in a language other than standard English.

  4. As assigned, assists other department employees by giving information and advice on problems involving relationships with persons of different language or cultural backgrounds.

Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. 

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION
 
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and
submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM  (unless otherwise noted) on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
 
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net
  

  • Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on the cut-off date. 
  • Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the final cut-off date.
  • Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
  • Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
  • A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
 
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
 
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
  • Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the final cut-off date.
  • The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
  • Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
  • If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
  • Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
  • If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
  • For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
  • If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
 
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
 
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
 
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
 
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
 
 For information regarding County jobs:

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations: For more information, please review the Job Applicant Exam Reasonable Accommodation Information and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).


GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.


TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.


SALARY STEP INCREASES:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.


PAY:
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.


VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.


HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.


SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.


PARENTAL LEAVE:
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.


TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.


RETIREMENT:
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.


HEALTH INSURANCE:
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.


DENTAL INSURANCE:
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.


LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.


DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.


EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

  • Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
  • Marriage or Family Relationships
  • Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
  • Alcohol and Drug Abuse


WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.


FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

 
  • DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
    Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

     
  • MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
    The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.



WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.


SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.


SELECTION AND PLACEMENT

Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.


Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.

"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.


PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.


OPEN EXAMINATIONS:
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.


CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.


ELIGIBLE LISTS:
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.


EXAMINATION RATINGS:
Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.


APPEAL PROCESS:
Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.

Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx


OTHER INFORMATION

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.


CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.


CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:
Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.


CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.


SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.


PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.


DRIVER LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.


PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.


AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:
Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:
1. Become a union member;
2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,
3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.


FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:
Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.

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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.

Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.

Note: Provided you are reachable on the eligible list, your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire may be reviewed by potential employers as the initial step of the interview process. During the interview process you may also be required to substantiate the responses you have provided.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
  • I have read and understood the above instructions.
02
Select the one box that best describes your highest level of completed education.

Note: If your institution is on a quarter system, please equate quarter units to semester units. 4.5 Quarter units = 3.0 Semester units
  • Some high school
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • At least three but less than 15 semester units
  • 15 semester units but less than 30 semester units; Or a completed program certificate
  • 30 semester units but less than 60 semester units
  • AA degree or higher; Or 60 or more semester units
03
List your education from an accredited college, university, or trade school. Please include the following information:
  • The name of the institution(s) you attended
  • The name of the degree earned or field of study if you have not graduated
  • The related course title(s) and associated units completed
If applicable, please indicate if you have completed a clerical training program. If you have no relevant education, please type "None."
04
Select the one box that best describes the longest duration for which you have provided customer service. This experience must be a paid, intern, and/or volunteer position in a working environment (e.g., reception, front counter, retail, call center, etc.).
  • No experience
  • Less than one month
  • One month but less than six months
  • Six months but less than one year
  • One year but less than two years
  • Two years but less than three years
  • Three years or more
05
Select all the boxes that best describe your customer service experience in a paid, intern, and/or volunteer position in a working environment.
  • No experience
  • Office (Six months or more paid experience)
  • Retail (Six months or more paid experience)
  • Call center/Telemarketer (Six months or more paid experience)
  • Food service (Six months or more paid experience)
  • Delivery person (Six months or more paid experience)
  • Non-paid internship or volunteer experience (Six months or more experience)
  • Other applicable working environment (Six months or more paid experience. Only check this box if the type of working environment you worked in is not listed above)
  • At least one month but less than six months of experience (Do not check this box if you have checked one of the other boxes above)
06
Select the one box that best describes your highest level of responsibility explaining policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc. to internal and/or external customers. This experience must be in a paid, intern, and/or volunteer position in a working environment.
  • No experience
  • Forwards questions regarding policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc. to appropriate individual
  • Occasionally answers routine questions related to policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.
  • Answers routine questions related to policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc. on a regular and recurring basis.
07
Select all boxes that best describe your paid, intern, and/or volunteer experience creating documents in a working environment. Your selection(s) should be a regular and recurring assignment, not a one (1) time occurrence.
  • No experience
  • Filling out forms in a working environment
  • Composing letters/memos from a template in a working environment
  • Composing e-mails in a working environment
  • Composing letters/memos from scratch or notes in a working environment
  • Research papers, project reports, etc. composed for college assignments
  • Reports, Board letters, etc. in a working environment
08
Select the one box that best identifies your proficiency using Microsoft Word or comparable software. Upon interview, you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency using Microsoft Word.
  • No experience
  • Basic: Opening, creating, and saving simple documents; using form letters/templates (not creating); cutting and pasting; etc.
  • Intermediate: Creating form letter templates; creating and using styles; cutting and pasting from unlike data sources; etc.
  • Advanced: Creating macros; creating multiple section breaks with different page numbers; creating automatic table of contents; linking multiple documents; creating columns; embedding images and objects; etc.
09
Select the one box that best describes your paid, intern, and/or volunteer data entry experience in a working environment.
  • No experience
  • Data (information that is expressed in words or letters)
  • Numbers (information that is expressed in digits/numbers)
  • Data and Numbers
10
Select the one box that best describes your highest level of responsibility performing data entry/recordkeeping duties in a working environment. Your selection should not reflect a one (1) time occurrence, but a regular and recurring job assignment.

Note: Experience should be acquired from a paid, intern, and/or a volunteer position.
  • No experience
  • Enter data/information manually or into computer system, record, or log
  • Enter and retrieve documents, records, data, and/or information in order to assist the customer
  • Enter, retrieve, verify, update, and correct data/information in the computer or in manual records
11
Select the one box that identifies your proficiency using Microsoft Excel or comparable software. Upon interview, you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency using Microsoft Excel.
  • No experience
  • Basic: Data entry; inputting data to create simple reports; using and creating simple formulas; etc.
  • Intermediate: Using complex formulas; using macros; creating spreadsheets/worksheets; etc.
  • Advanced: Creating macros; creating complex spreadsheets; extracting data from multiple sources and worksheets; creating charts and graphs; etc.
12
Select the one box that best identifies your proficiency using Microsoft Outlook or comparable software. Upon interview, you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency using Microsoft Outlook.
  • No experience
  • Basic: Reading and replying to email; composing and sending email
  • Intermediate: Maintaining a calendar, scheduling meetings, attaching documents to emails
  • Advanced: Creating folders and subfolders, creating contact lists, delegating access to mail/calendar, creating a contact group
13
Select all the boxes in which you are proficient. Select "no experience" if you are not proficient in any of the listed technologies. Upon interview, you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency using the selected software.
  • No experience
  • Microsoft PowerPoint or comparable software
  • Microsoft Access or comparable software
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Video Conferencing Software (Skype, Zoom, BlueJeans, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, etc.)
  • Adobe Acrobat Read/Write
  • Social Media – Work related (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • Enterprise Resource Planning Software (SAP, Compass, PeopleSoft, etc.)
  • Other
14
Select the one box that best describes your experience proofreading documents for accuracy and completeness on a recurring basis.
  • No experience
  • Less than one month paid, intern, or volunteer experience
  • One month but less than six months paid, intern, or volunteer experience
  • Six months but less than one year paid, intern, or volunteer experience
  • One year but less than two years paid, intern, or volunteer experience
  • Two years but less than three years paid, intern, or volunteer experience
  • Three years or more paid, intern, or volunteer experience
  • Proofread papers, reports, etc. as part of educational assignments (at least two or more years)
15
Select all the boxes that best describe your paid, intern, and/or volunteer experience using office equipment in a working environment.
  • No experience
  • Multi-line phone or switchboard
  • Scanners
  • Printers
  • Fax Machines
  • Copiers
  • Projectors
  • Two way radios or similar devices
16
Select all boxes that indicate the type of filing experience you have in a paid, intern, and/or volunteer position in a working environment.
  • No experience
  • Alphabetical
  • Alphanumeric
  • Numeric
  • Computer
  • Chronological
17
Select the one box that best describes your highest level of file maintenance experience in a paid, intern, and/or volunteer position in a working environment.

Note: Your selection should not reflect a one (1) time occurrence, but a regular and recurring job assignment.
  • No experience
  • Responsible for preserving files (i.e., microfiche, scanning, etc.)
  • Purge/shred files per standard operating procedures
  • File documents and information in order to maintain an accurate/organized filing system
  • Search/locate/retrieve/track files from manual files, out cards, microfiche, and computer file records
  • Update/correct file information according to specified guidelines on manual or computerized systems
18
Some positions require that you type from clear copy accurately at a rate of not less than 45 net words per minute. If you are interested in one of these positions, you must attach a copy of your valid typing certificate with your application.

Do you possess a valid typing certificate issued within the last five (5) years?
  • No, I do not currently possess a valid typing certificate (45 nwpm)
  • Yes, I have attached my valid typing certificate (45 nwpm)
  • I do not wish to be considered for this type of position
19
Please refer to the following link for typing certificate requirements.
  • I have read and understood the above instructions.
20
Describe your experience that qualifies you for the position of Office Assistant Level I/II with the County of Sacramento. For all experience listed, provide the following:
  • Your job title(s)
  • Your employer(s) and, if applicable, the department/unit(s)
  • Dates of employment
  • Specific duties and responsibilities to support and further clarify the experience selected in response to all prior supplemental questions
If you have no experience, please type, "None".
21
Do you have the ability to fluently and effectively communicate (speak, read, and/or write) in one or more of the languages listed below, or do you have overall knowledge of the African American and/or Native American culture; its community resources and an understanding of the social, economic and educational problems/issues generally experienced by community members and want to be considered for a position using those skills? Check all boxes that apply.
  • None
  • African American Culture
  • Arabic Language and Middle Eastern Culture
  • Armenian Language and Culture
  • Cambodian Language and Culture
  • Chinese Language and Culture
  • Farsi Language and Persian Culture
  • Hmong Language and Culture
  • Japanese Language and Culture
  • Korean Language and Culture
  • Lao Language and Culture
  • Mien Language and Culture
  • Native American Culture
  • Punjabi/East Indian Language & Culture
  • Romanian Language and Culture
  • Russian Language and Culture
  • Spanish Language and Latin Culture
  • Tagalog Language and Filipino Culture
  • Ukrainian Language and Culture
  • Vietnamese Language and Culture
22
If you want to be considered for a position using a language and/or culture skill, and have not already been tested, you may be tested for such a skill at a future date. This testing would assess items such as: knowledge of customs, tradition, culture and history, ability to communicate effectively, familiarity with colloquialisms and dialects; and social, economic and educational issues related to the culture.

Do you want to be tested and certified for having skills in a language other than English or knowledge of another culture? Check the appropriate option.
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am already certified by the County of Sacramento
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If you checked that you are already certified by the County of Sacramento, write or type the language(s) and culture(s) you are certified in and the approximate date(s) that you were tested. Information given will be subject to verification. If you did not select that you have already been certified, please type "N/A."
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The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.
  • Yes
  • No

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