Recruitment #2017-12203-01
Salary | $16.96 - $20.62/hour; $35,280.75 - $42,884.82/year |
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Department | Countywide |
Job Type | Open |
Date Opened | 2/23/2017 08:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 3/8/2017 5:00:00 PM |
Employment Type |
Permanent/Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Permanent/Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week) Temporary/Extra Help |
Work Location |
Auburn, California (Applegate, Auburn, Colfax, Foresthill, Meadow Vista, Penryn)
Roseville, California (Granite Bay, Loomis, Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville) Tahoe City, California (Carnelian Bay, Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Tahoe Vista, Truckee) |
Additional Forms Required |
Veterans DD214 (if applicable) |
HR Analyst | Laura Carucci |
The eligible list resulting from this recruitment will be used to fill both open and promotional vacancies in various County departments as they arise, subject to specific position requirements.
To perform a wide variety of general clerical and routine secretarial duties related to the function and department assigned.
This is the full journey level class in the Administrative Clerk series and is distinguished from the Administrative Clerk - Entry level by the ability to perform the full range of duties assigned with only occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Administrative Clerk - Entry level.
Receives general supervision from management, professional or supervisory personnel, and may receive technical and functional supervision from secretarial or higher level clerical personnel.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Experience: Two years of experience performing duties comparable to that of an Administrative Clerk - Entry for Placer County.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Written Examination (100%)
The written examination for Administrative Clerk - Journey will be held at two different locations, which include:
NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, the exam scheduled for the Truckee area may be rescheduled. Applicants will be notified via email if the exam is rescheduled.
There will not be alternative or make-up exam date(s) scheduled. The supplemental questionnaire for this recruitment will allow applicants to select their preferred testing location. You will be notified of your scheduled examination date, time, and location after the posted filing deadline.
The written examination may include multiple choice, true/false, fill-in, matching, and/or essay type questions directly related to the required knowledge and abilities for this classification.
All applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be required to respond to an online Conviction History Questionnaire, which will be sent as a link on their notification that minimum qualifications have been met. Failure to respond to this questionnaire within (3) three calendar days of the minimum qualification notification will result in disqualification from the examination.
Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination, which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation, sign a constitutional oath and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation and/or be bonded.
All new permanent employees, with the exception of sworn law enforcement and those in management and confidential groups, shall be required to join the employee organization or pay an 'Agency Fee' as a condition of employment.
The eligible list(s) resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.
Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please visit our website at:
Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment and retaliation is prohibited and that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All recruitment, hiring, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled 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. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.
The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. It is advisable that applicants inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.
Tentative Recruitment Schedule