Office Support Specialist-24272908

The County of San Diego has current openings for Office Support Specialist!Per County rules, this position is eligible for appointment at Step 1, $46,300.80 . County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5.Interviews will start the week of September 23, 2024, and JOB OFFERs will be made the week of October 7, 2024.The County of San Diego is currently recruiting individuals with strong customer service and multi-tasking skills who can work in a team environment for Office Support Specialist positions. Office Support Specialists perform a wide variety of complex, or technical clerical/administrative support work among a group or section of clerical staff requiring thorough knowledge of a department's operating policy and procedures.For more information, click Office Support Specialist for the complete job description, including essential functions, examples of qualifying education/experience, working conditions, etc.This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies in various County of San Diego departments.This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and skills - Apply today!Interview and Hiring DatesThe timeline for this recruitment is outlined below:• Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process begin in September, 2024. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.Minimum Qualifications• Two (2) years of office clerical/administrative support experience equivalent to an Office Assistant in the County of San Diego, OR• Two (2) years of journey-level experience of performing progressively more complex/responsible clerical/administrative support work.Condition of EmploymentAs part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.Evaluation ProcessQualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.