Why join the Contra Costa County Health Services Department?
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa County with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems. Contra Costa Health Services is the largest department of County government, employing more than 4,250 individuals.
There is currently a vacancy in the Health Services Department, however the Secretary Advanced Level classification is used throughout the County in various departments. Secretary-Advanced is the top working level in the Secretary series. Incumbents are typically well experienced in performing a variety of complex secretarial work of a highly responsible nature, under limited supervision. This position typically reports to Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors, Directors, or higher.
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To read the complete job description, please click here. The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months and may be used to fill other clerical positions including:
Education: Possession of a high school diploma, GED equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate.
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) secretarial or office clerical experience.
Other Requirements: The ability to type at a net speed of not less than 40 words per minute from clear manuscript of printed or typewritten copy.
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits
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Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand your relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process.
Do not answer any of the questions by indicating “see attached application or see resume.”
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Secretary – Journey Level ($3,825 – $5,272)
Clerk – Experienced Level ($3,401 – $4,220)
For information and details on the job description listed above, click on the job title links below or visit our website at www.cccounty.us under Human Resources/Job Classification/Job Description.
Secretary – Journey Level
Clerk – Experienced Level
If you are hired permanently on an alternate certification, your name will be removed from the Secretary – Advanced Level list. Would you like to be referred on alternate certifications?
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