County of Tehama

Administrative Secretary I/II

County of Tehama  •  $40k - $49k/yr  •  Onsite  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00193

Department: Facilities Maintenance

Job classification: Administrative Secretary I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

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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.

Examples of duties

  • Screens calls, visitors, and mail; responds to complaints and requests for information; assists in interpreting and applying regulations, policies, procedures, systems, rules, and precedents in response to inquiries and complaints from the public; enters/tracks public calls into appropriate computer databases; directs callers to appropriate County staff via switchboard or dispatching using a two-way radio as necessary; assists public at the front counter and directs public to appropriate locations/staff.
  • Performs a wide variety of general clerical duties to support departmental/divisional operations; including filing, preparing records, monthly reports, accounts payable, petty cash reimbursement, and ordering and maintaining office and other related supplies.
  • Organizes and maintains various administrative, confidential, reference, imaging, and follow-up files; purges files as required.

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Administrative Secretary I | Administrative Secretary II

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

License & Special Requirements:

  • A valid California Class C driver’s license or alternative form of transportation may be required for some positions at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Current, less than 1 year old, typing certificate.

Supplemental information

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.

To learn more about Tehama County's Recruitment & Selection process, please click here.

If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact:

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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County of Tehama

About County of Tehama

Let Your Opportunities Grow With Tehama County!

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.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Red Bluff, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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