Administrative Assistant III

Administrative Assistant IIIThe County of San Luis Obispo has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team We are looking for customer service and administrative professionals to work in the Participant Services Division. Start your impactful career in public service and apply todayThis recruitment will be used to fill permanent, temporary, substitute, part-time, and full-time positions in various departments throughout the County. Candidates who complete all steps of the recruitment and are placed on the eligible list will remain on the list for six months, and may be contacted as positions become available. All candidates are encouraged to apply. Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are needed and could be eligible for additional compensation. Participant Services Division administers eligibility programs such as CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, Foster Care, and General Assistance. The Administrative Assistants working in our clerical units are integral parts of our division, as they are the first persons our participants interact with when they first apply.The Ideal CandidatePreferred Qualifications:Clear and professional communication skills (verbal and written)Positive attitudeDetail OrientedCustomer FocusRequired Qualifications: A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes: All levels: Graduation from High School or possession of a G.E.D AND Administrative Assistant I: Either A: 6 months of experience performing duties comparable to Administrative Assistant Aide. Or B: One year of general clerical experience including word-processing/computer experience. Administrative Assistant II: Either A: One year of experience performing duties comparable to Administrative Assistant I. Or B: Two years of experience performing a wide variety of clerical and administrative assistant duties including word-processing/computer experience. Administrative Assistant III: Either A: One year of experience performing duties comparable to an Administrative Assistant II. Or B: Three years of experience performing a wide variety of clerical and administrative assistant duties including word-processing/computer experience. Possession of either a Certificate of Proficiency in secretarial, clerical, or library studies or possession of a paralegal certificate from an accredited institution will substitute for up to one year of the general clerical experience.How to ApplyApplications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.