Salary : $46,737.60 - $70,116.80 Annually

Location : CA 95354, CA

Job Type : Full-time and Part-time

Job Number : 4281-24

Department : Board of Supervisors

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2024

Closing Date : 2 / 21 / 2024 5 : 00 PM Pacific

About the Opportunity

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A BOUT THE POSITION

The Board of Supervisor's Office is currently recruiting to fill an opening for Field Representative (Confidential Assistant III) for Supervisorial District One.

The Field Representative is assigned to assist a County Supervisor in a public and confidential capacity by performing basic research and constituent liaison work.

This position is designated as full-time, but part-time may be available. Assignments include working in the Board of Supervisor's Office located in downtown Modesto and public constituent work located at a variety of locations within the Supervisor's district.

The incumbent in this position is expected to utilize a high degree of judgment, tact and discretion in performing assigned duties and is further distinguished from other classifications by consideration of the following factors :

• The extent to which the incumbent performs executive assistant work relieving the County Supervisor from operating details; and
• The frequency or likelihood of the need to respond to inquiries or requests in a timely, appropriate and knowledgeable manner in the absence of direct supervision or explicit guidelines.

Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Unclassified Service of the County and considered "at will" for labor relations purposes.

Full-time employees will participate in the Stanislaus County Pay-for-Performance program, as well as receive additional benefits.

Part-time extra-help is a provisional classification where permanent status may not be obtained. This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments and will perform related duties as assigned.

This position is non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide.

Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at under the "Disability" tab.

Typical Tasks

• Compose correspondence for the County Supervisor, often independently, requiring knowledge and judgment in the selection of data or interpretation of laws, rules or policies and assure documents are error free;
• Act as liaison between County Supervisor and department heads;
• Schedule travel arrangements and make reservations;
• Attend and take notes at meetings and prepare summaries;
• Perform administrative functions such as mail, managing emails, meeting setup and customer service (including phones and office visits);
• Investigate and resolve constituent inquiries and complaints;
• Serve as a liaison between Municipal Advisory Councils, Community Service Districts, Special Districts and the Supervisor;
• Schedule and coordinate the Supervisor's appointments and meetings, maintain Supervisor's calendars;
• Provide agendas and appropriate materials needed for meetings;
• Review and answer routine correspondence, respond to inquiries as directed;
• Represent the Supervisor, as directed, at meetings and social functions;
• Prepare oral and written reports;
• Make public presentations;
• Work with minimal direction; and
• Maintain interdepartmental relations.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education / Experience)

KNOWLEDGE

• County, State and Federal Government procedures;
• Familiarity with sensitive issues of the district;
• Familiarity with social media and modern office equipment; and
• Familiarity of local elected officials and their responsibilities.

SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Make public presentations and speeches to any number of people;
• Maintain good working and public relations;
• Maintain confidentiality and good judgment;
• Establish and maintain records and files, some of which may be confidential;
• Research and investigate administrative problems and take the appropriate action;
• Approve or resolve by oneself constituent complaints;
• Interpret rules, laws and policies and apply them with good judgment;
• Prepare and present basic thorough, comprehensive reports and recommendations;
• Adapt with flexibility to change; and
• Properly compose business letters and memos.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

PATTERN I

Two (2) years' experience as an aide or clerk for an elected official.

PATTERN II

• One (1) year experience as an aide or clerk for an elected official; AND
• 30 college semester units in Political Science.

Proof of education is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-525-6341 to make other arrangements before 5 p.

m. on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline may result in disqualification.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening may focus on the following desirable qualifications.

Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Political Science.

Application and Selection Procedures

Applications cannot be submitted later than 5 : 00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application.

Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application.

The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit

Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening . Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination . Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination . Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists . Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Application Deadline : FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Oral Examination : TENTATIVELY THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Note : The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation.

Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.

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Last updated : 2024-02-22