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Location : Colusa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-001
Department: Dept of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Opening Date: 01/10/2024
Closing Date: 1/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics
Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services is currently seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to join our team as our Department Secretary. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional administrative support to our executives, ensuring smooth operations and efficient coordination. This role is crucial in ensuring the functioning of our department by providing administrative support and maintaining efficient communication channels. We are the largest Department in the County, with over 80 staff. Our agency works with Colusa County residents in administering social services programs including Cal Works, Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal, In-home Supportive Services (IHSS), Adult and Children's Services, Public Health and Housing. We have a strong leadership team who provide ongoing support for daily operations and assist our employees in reaching their full potential. Check out the job description pages HERE.
What's this Job All About?
The person selected for this role will report to the Director and Deputy Director. The position entails coordinating schedules for management including travel. This position will perform other special projects and activities as directed by management. The incumbent will coordinate activities both within the agency and with other County departments, the public, outside agencies and the management team.
This recruitment is only for employees of the Department of Health and Human Services.
At the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), we work a 37.5 full-time work week, with the option of a flex-schedule. Also, the County is currently exploring remote work options of 1-2 days per week (depending on position, performance & workload). This allows our staff to find a work-life balance that best fits their needs.
Culture is at Our CoreWorking for Colusa County offers a unique work lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with the tranquility of working in a rural and beautiful environment. Our county agencies take pride in our ability to work as a team. We have a collaborative and positive work environment where everyone has something to contribute, and everyone matters! Our staff enjoy coming to work, where every day is different, and they have the opportunity to impact members of our community by providing excellent customer service and access to available services.
How do we make a difference?Department of Health & Human Services employees are dedicated to serving Colusa County residents by offering services that improve their health, promote their well-being, and help them become productive and independent contributors to our community.
Do our values speak to you?
What are the benefits?
This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list to fill other openings without reposting.
*Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
**As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a
retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
***Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.
Supervision & Examples of Duties
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from management of supervisory staff.
May exercise technical and functional supervision over clerical staff.
Qualifications
Experience and Training Guidelines-Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Two years of responsible secretarial and clerical experience.
Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized secretarial or clerical course work.
Supplemental Information
The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.
Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here:2024 Benefit Summary
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What education or training have you received which makes you believe you are the best qualified candidate for the position?
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As the primary support for the Director and Deputy Director, you will possibly be exposed to highly confidential information concerning employees and community partners/other agencies. Describe what your philosophy is related to handling confidential information.
Required Question
Location : Colusa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-001
Department: Dept of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Opening Date: 01/10/2024
Closing Date: 1/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics
Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services is currently seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to join our team as our Department Secretary. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional administrative support to our executives, ensuring smooth operations and efficient coordination. This role is crucial in ensuring the functioning of our department by providing administrative support and maintaining efficient communication channels. We are the largest Department in the County, with over 80 staff. Our agency works with Colusa County residents in administering social services programs including Cal Works, Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal, In-home Supportive Services (IHSS), Adult and Children's Services, Public Health and Housing. We have a strong leadership team who provide ongoing support for daily operations and assist our employees in reaching their full potential. Check out the job description pages HERE.
What's this Job All About?
The person selected for this role will report to the Director and Deputy Director. The position entails coordinating schedules for management including travel. This position will perform other special projects and activities as directed by management. The incumbent will coordinate activities both within the agency and with other County departments, the public, outside agencies and the management team.
This recruitment is only for employees of the Department of Health and Human Services.
At the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), we work a 37.5 full-time work week, with the option of a flex-schedule. Also, the County is currently exploring remote work options of 1-2 days per week (depending on position, performance & workload). This allows our staff to find a work-life balance that best fits their needs.
Culture is at Our CoreWorking for Colusa County offers a unique work lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with the tranquility of working in a rural and beautiful environment. Our county agencies take pride in our ability to work as a team. We have a collaborative and positive work environment where everyone has something to contribute, and everyone matters! Our staff enjoy coming to work, where every day is different, and they have the opportunity to impact members of our community by providing excellent customer service and access to available services.
How do we make a difference?Department of Health & Human Services employees are dedicated to serving Colusa County residents by offering services that improve their health, promote their well-being, and help them become productive and independent contributors to our community.
Do our values speak to you?
- Deliver WOW Customer Service to Others & Our Community
- Embrace and Drive Change
- Be Adventurous, Creative, Open-Minded
- Pursue Growth and Learning
- Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication
- Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit
- Be Passionate and Determined
- Be Humble and Kind
What are the benefits?
- A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you*
- A LIFETIME PAYCHECK**
- Vacation Parity!***
- PAID vacation, PAID holidays off, and PAID leave if you get sick
- A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve
- A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into - where we work hard, but play hard, too!
- Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff
This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list to fill other openings without reposting.
*Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
**As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a
retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
***Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.
Supervision & Examples of Duties
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from management of supervisory staff.
May exercise technical and functional supervision over clerical staff.
Qualifications
Experience and Training Guidelines-Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Two years of responsible secretarial and clerical experience.
Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized secretarial or clerical course work.
Supplemental Information
The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.
- Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and are required to complete related training and report for work during emergencies. Resumes are encouraged as attachments, but the online application must be completed in full. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee selection in the examination process.
- The information in this job bulletin is not a contract. Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications. The county participates in E-Verify. Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section 21221 (h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here:2024 Benefit Summary
01
What education or training have you received which makes you believe you are the best qualified candidate for the position?
02
As the primary support for the Director and Deputy Director, you will possibly be exposed to highly confidential information concerning employees and community partners/other agencies. Describe what your philosophy is related to handling confidential information.
Required Question
