Office Specialist Level I/II

JOB
This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 8/7/23, 8/21/23 and 9/4/23 (Final Cut-off)Salary Information: Level I - $3,509.58 - $4,266.50/monthLevel II - $3,946.33 - $4,795.42/month Office Specialist is a single class with two salary levels, Office Specialist (Level II), and Office Specialist (Level I).Office Specialists (Levels I/II) provide a wide range of specialized technical clerical support throughout County departments. The kind of work performed depends on the specific program or assignment.Office Specialist (Level II) is the journey level class. Incumbents are expected to be technically proficient in handling the assigned duties of the class. Performance at this level requires the ability to explain and apply specific codes, laws, ordinances, legal documents, and technical terminology related to each program or assignment.Office Specialist (Level I) is the trainee level class and is designed for recruitment and training of persons who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the journey level. Under close supervision, Office Specialist Level I perform a variety of clerical/operational duties of less than average difficulty.Note: With a few exceptions, Office Specialists are found in one of the following special assignments: Retirement Administration, Recording Legal Documents, Personnel Actions, Payroll, Examination Scheduling/Processing, Certifications, Medical and Life Insurance Administration, and Property Tax Assessment.Some positions 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 classes.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Knowledge ofOffice Specialist (Level II)Clear writing: grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabularyStandard methods of filing (alphabetic, numeric, chronological)English language to communicateTelephone proceduresArithmetic to make calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisionKeyboard (computer, typewriter)General principles, procedures and practices of recordkeepingLetter and memo formatAbility toLearn specific codes, laws, ordinances, legal documents and technical terminology related to each program or assignmentCalculate solutions to math problems involving addition, subtraction, division, multiplicationUnderstand and follow basic oral and written instructionsOperate computer terminals, typewriter, printer, copier, microfiche, and FAXPrioritize work to meet deadlinesRead English at a level necessary to understand procedures manuals, policies, guidelinesWrite English at a level necessary to prepare correspondence according to specified format and record incoming informationSpeak English at a level necessary to communicate information clearlyOperate communication devices, telephone and may include radiosDeal tactfully with peopleAccurately proofread details, noting and detecting errorsAdditional for some positions: Types from clear copy accurately at a rate of not less than 35 words a minute.Office Specialist (Level I) Knowledge and AbilitiesSame as for Office Specialist (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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
APPLICATIONQualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.County of SacramentoDepartment of Personnel ServicesEmployment Services Division700 H Street, Room 4667Sacramento, CA 95814Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay ServiceEmail EmployOffice@Saccounty.netInter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. 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 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 QUESTIONNAIREApplicants 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. 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 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 QUESTIONSClick here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net