Office Assistant (T) - OA (T) (Office Assistant (Typing))

Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of the Chico Child Care Office Regional Manager or designee, the Office Assistant (Typing) performs general clerical support functions: Provide efficient & timely license processing services, typing general correspondence & other types of materials. Maintaining facility & licensing files, processing mail, answering telephone & routine inquiries, supplying general information about licensing requirements, operating various types of office equipment, and other clerical duties as required. Bilingual-Spanish candidates preferred but not required. Language proficiency is requested. This regional office additionally services: Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yuba Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be selected for interview. The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. If you would like to share how you learned about this career opportunity, please take a moment to complete our brief Recruitment Survey. Need help with applying for positions, taking an examination, or preparing for interviews? Our team is here to support you, reach out anytime at Recruiter@dss.ca.gov For guidance on applying for a state job, visit Three Steps to a State Job. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on our latest opportunities. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website. This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. This position is subject to fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history. If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire. Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Ability to work independently and as part of a team; exercise good judgment; communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in writing. Possess computer skills and understand Word & Outlook. Bilingual-Spanish candidates preferred but not required. Language proficiency is requested.