Posting number: 2026-00193
Department: Facilities Maintenance
Job classification: Administrative Secretary I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administrative Assistant, Office and Administrative Support
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The Tehama County Facilities Maintenance Department maintains County facilities with care and attention. The department provides building maintenance, repairs and custodial services to County facilities. Facilities Maintenance anticipates needs, provides effective solutions, maintains communication and performs maintenance work in a timely manner.
About the Position: Under direct or general supervision, provides varied office administrative, secretarial, and clerical support on behalf of designated supervisory, managerial, or administrative positions or in support of departmental programs; answers incoming telephone calls and direct calls to proper staff; coordinates assigned projects and services with other County departments, divisions, and outside agencies and provides general information and assistance to the public.
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Administrative Secretary I | Administrative Secretary II
Administrative Secretary I and II: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by training in secretarial skills or relevant computer software applications programs
Administrative Secretary I: Two (2) years of varied clerical support experience preferably involving some public contact
Administrative Secretary II: In addition to the above, an additional two (2) years of work experience as an Administrative Secretary I or equivalent work experience preferably involving some public contact
The department is recruiting to establish an eligibility list for one (1) anticipated vacancy.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for an Administrative Secretary I/II, as well as subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Levi Conner, Facilities Maintenance & Improvement Director
lconner@tehama.gov | 530-527-4630
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
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Nestled in the northern Sacramento Valley, Tehama County lies approximately midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border. Starting in the snowy Sierras to the east (the highest point is 8,200 ft), the County unfolds onto rolling foothills, excellent range land, and spectacular, flat-topped buttes, and then sweeps down onto the fertile floor of the Sacramento River Valley (elevation at Red Bluff is 341 ft). Tehama County is the central point of widespread recreation and the local recreation opportunities are outstanding with nearby camping, hunting, fishing, golfing, snow skiing, and boating resources as good or better than anywhere in California. The County Seat, Red Bluff, is located on Interstate 5 and the Sacramento River approximately 135 road miles north of Sacramento. Tehama County is a charter county with a board-administrator form of government whose Chief Administrator is selected by a five member Board of Supervisors, who are elected by Supervisorial Districts.
Tehama County employees are dedicated to providing services to the people of this rural community. Our 800+ employees, working in 25 county departments, deliver public safety and protection, public health, community services, and administrative support.
If you are considering employment with Tehama County, our many departments offer the full spectrum of career opportunities including office support, financial, technical, trades, medical, and legal - to name a few. We welcome anyone with a desire to make a difference in the community – whether you are just starting out in the work world, or you are more seasoned in your career.