Extra Help Administrative Support Assistant- Veterans ID- 12483

Job description

The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.

For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County website.

General Statement of Duties

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of office, administrative, and general support work for an assigned county department or work uni
t; to greet office visitors and answer the telephone, providing information and referring visitors/callers to others; to operate and use computers and office equipment; and to do related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the entry Administrative Support Assistant classification.. Incumbents have responsibility for performing a variety of office, administrative, and general support work. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position. This classification may be flexibly staffed, if allocated to the hiring department as flexibly staffed.

Reports to

A variety of county supervisory or management positions, depending upon the department or program area where assigned.

Classifications Supervised

This is not a supervisory class.

Performs a variety of office, administrative, and general support assignments; gathers, assembles, organizes, and tabulates data and information; serves as an office receptionist greeting office visitors and answering the telephone, providing information and making referrals to other staff; receives, sorts, and distributes mail; maintains and updates records and information retrieval systems; records and logs invoices, claims, and other documents; types/word processes and proofreads a variety of documents and material; may work on special reports, projects, and publications; may assist with maintaining family support and/or public assistance records; may update and maintain computerized records and generate reports; may use spreadsheets and other special computer software; operates office equipment.

Knowledge of:


• Policies and procedures of the department and unit where assigned.
• Good public relations techniques.
• Maintenance of files and information retrieval systems.
• Computers and software used in office and administrative support work.
• Modern office methods and procedures.
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic mathematics.

Desired skills:


• Perform a variety of administrative, office, and general support work with minimal guidance and supervision. Read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Type or use word processing software at an acceptable speed to meet production requirements, 45 corrected wpm or more.
• Gather and organize data and information.
• Maintain and update records and reports.
• Operate a computer and use department software in the performance of assigned work.
• Operate and use office equipment.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the work area where assigned.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Training and Experience:
Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

-One year of previous administrative, office, and general support work experience.

Special Requirements:

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This position may require:
• participating in the County of Siskiyou Drug and Alcohol Testing program as mandated by the Department of Transportation.
• submitting to random drug and alcohol tests once employed by the County.

Typical Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff and the public.

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