PART-TIME OPPORTUNITY
HOURLY SALARY: $17.00
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
TENTATIVE EXAM DATE: Week of April 11, 2022 (Candidates must appear in person for the examination)
The City of Stockton, Human Resources, will be following the COVID-19 Mask Guidelines. If you are sick or have tested positive with COVID-19 within the last 10 days, please do not attend the examination.
**TYPING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED**
On-line Typing Certificate Acceptable
Typing Certificate Deadline Submission Friday, March 18, 2022 at 5:00PM
Attach to online application or email to [email protected]
Failure to submit a valid certificate will result in rejection of application.
Click here for the Online Typing Certificate List (Download PDF reader)
The City of Stockton is currently recruiting for a part-time Office Assistant I position in the Police Department. This incumbent will work flexible hours.
Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system, in a “for cause” employment status, and unrepresented. (Classified/Unrepresented)
This recruitment is being conducted as an open part-time recruitment to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
This list may be used to fill future vacancies throughout various City departments.
Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a medical examination, drug screen and background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.
Under general supervision, provides a variety of routine to complex administrative support, which may include receptionist duties, typing, proofreading, record keeping, opening and distributing mail, scheduling meetings, preparing meeting agendas and summaries, entering and retrieving information from computer databases, carrying out research and compiling reports that may require the use of arithmetical calculations, ordering supplies, processing invoices, and other duties as assigned. The complexity of assignments shall increase as the incumbent progresses from one level in the series to another.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Office Assistant I is the entry-level class of this office support series. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
Operates a personal computer and other standard office equipment.
Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls, takes messages, personally handles callers/visitors or refers them to proper party.
Provides information to internal and external customers that may require the use of independent judgment or the interpretation of City or departmental policies and procedures.
Independently types correspondence, reports, forms, and other specialized documents related to the functions of the organizational unit to which assigned from drafts, notes, dictated tapes, or brief instructions; enters and/or retrieves data and prepares documents utilizing various computer programs.
Initiates routine correspondence for signature by appropriate management, supervisory, or professional staff.
Reviews a variety of finished materials for completeness, accuracy, format, and compliance with policies and procedures and appropriate English usage.
Attends to routine office administrative details such as opening and distributing or processing mail, ordering supplies, arranging for the repair of equipment, transmitting information, keeping reference materials up to date, and keeping informed of unit activities.
Schedules meetings, notifies participants, compiles materials, prepares agendas, reserves facilities; makes travel, meal and lodging arrangements; attends such meetings to take notes as required.
Researches, compiles, and/or updates a variety of reports which may require the use of arithmetic calculations and consolidating materials from several sources.
Establishes and maintains records, processes forms, researches and compiles information from such records.
May plan, assign, direct, and review the work of others on a project basis; may instruct staff in work procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
Office Assistant I: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate. Must possess a valid (two years old or less) typing certificate for at least 40 net words per minute from a recognized organization. Incumbents may advance to the Office Assistant II level after successfully completing a one-year probationary period and demonstrating proficiency which meets the qualifications of the higher level class.
Typing Certificate:
Applicants must submit a signed and dated copy of a valid Typing Proficiency Certificate, two years old or less, for at least 40 NET words per minute no later than Friday, March 18, 2022 at 5:00PM.
Other Requirements:
Specified positions may require:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license;
Evening and weekend work;
The ability to lift materials weighing up to 30 pounds;
Frequent operation of a data entry device, involving repetitive motion;
Occasional standing, bending, or squatting; and
Skill in taking dictation at the rate of 80 words per minute and transcribing it accurately.
Knowledge of:
Office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment;
Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary;
Standard office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures, including business letter writing and standard format for typed materials;
Policies and procedures related to the department to which assigned;
Basic record keeping principles and practices and report preparation; and
Business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
Skill in:
Performing detailed complex or difficult office support work accurately;
Organizing, researching, and maintaining office records;
Composing correspondence independently or from brief instructions;
Making accurate arithmetic calculations;
Using initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines;
Operating standard office equipment, including a personal computer;
Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments;
Understanding and carrying out oral and written directions;
Reading and interpreting rules, policies, and procedures;
Providing varied office administrative assistance to management, supervisory, and professional staff; and
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
The Examination:
Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a written examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates’ names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.
ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. (DO NOT STATE “REFER TO RESUME” ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY’S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.
The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.
NOTE:
After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.
Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is received.
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In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et, seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
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