Nov 18, 2019
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Executive Assistant (Law & Justice). This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future vacancies for up to three (3) months. If you are interested in the position of Executive Assistant (Law & Justice) within any County department, please submit your application. We currently have the following vacancies:
One (1) full time vacancy in the Public Defender's Office located in Shingle Springs, CA.
A written exam for this recruitment has been tentatively scheduled for Friday, September 14, 2018. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email at least one week prior to the exam. At that time, you will be required to confirm participation. Failure to do so will result in a voluntary withdrawal from the recruitment. In addition, a training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. DEFINITION Under general direction, performs varied, complex, and confidential technical, administrative, and secretarial support duties in support of an assigned department director in the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, Probation Department, or the Public Defender's Office, which includes handling confidential materials; coordinates and participates in assigned programs, projects, and services with other County departments, divisions, and outside agencies; works with the public to resolve issues and concerns; provides information or directs questions and requests to the appropriate staff; and performs related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the designated Department Director. May exercise technical and functional direction over and provide training to lower-level staff. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced-level administrative and secretarial classification assigned to Law and Justice departments. Incumbents work under the department head's direction and exercise a high level of tact, discretion, and independent judgment in performing a wide variety of specialized technical and administrative support work for the department head and related management, professional, and supervisory staff. Incumbents ensure efficient service provision, interpretation, and application of policies, procedures, and regulations. This position has frequent contact with other County managers, department heads, line staff, and the public, as well as perform various research and budgetary support functions. In addition, given the exposure to department-wide information and contacts, the position maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. Incumbents may also provide lead direction and oversight to administrative support staff. This class is distinguished from the Executive Assistant class based on the exposure to and nature of confidential legal information which requires a thorough background investigation. This class is distinguished from the Executive Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer in that the latter is a single specialized class that provides a broad range of complex administrative support duties to the Chief Administrative Officer and Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, which has County-wide impact and exposure.
Examples of Essential Functions:
Provides administrative support to an assigned Sheriff's Office, Probation Department, District Attorney's Office, or the Public Defender's Office department head in the daily management of operations; schedules and/or coordinates meetings, seminars, conferences, and training sessions for department staff; acts as meeting secretary, including preparing agendas and informational packets, setting up meeting and training rooms, and taking and transcribing minutes for assigned boards, committees, and commissions; prepares complex departmental agenda items and packets for the Board of Supervisors or other commission meetings.
Receives and screens calls, visitors, and incoming emails; provides information and resolves complaints by phone, in person, or by email to ensure an understanding, judgment, and the interpretation and application of department policies and procedures; listens to questions, and interprets and applies regulations, policies, procedures, systems, rules, and precedents according to existing guidelines; refers callers to the appropriate staff; coordinates or resolves problems of a moderate nature, when appropriate.
Prepares a variety of routine to complex documents, including search and rescue invoices, permits, forms, memos, reports, media/public relations, and correspondence from rough draft, dictation equipment, handwritten copy, verbal instructions, or other material using a computer; and inputs and retrieves data.
Verifies and reviews forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; applies departmental and program policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, and files.
Provide administrative support in developing and monitoring assigned budgets, including processing expense claims, invoices, and purchase orders.
Organizes, coordinates, maintains, and updates departmental record systems; enters and updates information regarding departmental activity, files, and report summaries; retrieves information from systems as required.
Composes, types, edits, and proofreads a variety of documents, including agendas, forms, memos, and administrative, statistical, and financial data; inputs and retrieves automated data; prepares and assembles special reports, manuals, articles, contracts and agreements, announcements, and other informational materials.
Organizes and performs administrative assignments and special projects as assigned; researches, compiles, and organizes information and data from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to programs in assigned area.
Communicates with officials and staff of other departments and agencies to obtain and relay information and to coordinate activities.
Collects and compiles material for review and analysis; provides recommendations for changes in programs, policies, or procedures to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness of operations.
Develops, implements, and maintains file, index, tracking, and recordkeeping systems; ensures adherence to processes.
Plans, organizes, reviews, and evaluates the work of lower level administrative support staff to ensure office work flow is maintained and goals are met; assigns work according to changes in workload priorities; provides training and guidance to staff.
Assists in a variety of departmental, divisional, and program operations; plans, coordinates, oversees, monitors, and participates in special projects, assignments, staff and/or community events, and activities as assigned.
Monitors and enforces compliance of assigned areas of responsibility with laws, rules, and regulations, and department guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Assists with projects, assignments, and activities for the department head and associated staff.
May serve as the Human Resources Liaison for the department.
Completes special projects as assigned by the department head.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements (typing "See Resume" in application will not be accepted): QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, and procedures of advanced business administration.
Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts.
County and department programs, goals, and policies and procedures of the assigned department.
Organization and function of public agencies.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Principles and procedures of recordkeeping.
Methods of preparing and processing various records, reports, forms, and other documents particular to assigned department or program.
Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.
Business arithmetic, financial, and statistical techniques.
Basic principles and practices of public agency budget administration.
Principles of providing functional direction and training.
Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages) to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.
Ability to:
Perform difficult and complex administrative statistical and functional work involving the use of considerable independent judgment for the department heads and associated staff.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion in the handling and processing of confidential information and data.
Analyze and resolve office administrative situations and problems.
Research, analyze, and summarize data and prepare accurate and logical written reports.
Compose correspondence and reports independently or from brief instructions.
Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work.
Make accurate mathematical, financial, and statistical computations.
Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures.
Identify and implement effective courses of action to complete assigned work.
Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
Understand, interpret, explain, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Effectively represent the department and the County in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience: Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Equivalent to graduation from high school, and five (5) years of secretarial or administrative experience in support to a department head or a similar position. Licenses and Certifications: None.
Other Requirements: PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification, although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals on a case-by-case basis. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. WORKING CONDITIONS Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation. May be required to attend commission/committee meetings outside of regular work hours.
For more information or to apply please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov OFFICIAL COUNTY APPLICATION IS REQUIRED El Dorado County Human Resources 330 Fair Lane Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-5565; TDD: (530) 621-4693 EEO/ADA Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
County of El Dorado
Full time
