What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant I/II position at City of Vacaville?
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With more than 600 employees, the City of Vacaville values work-life balance and offers flexible/hybrid work schedules, every other Friday off, employee social and wellness activities, casual dress days, competitive pay and a generous benefits and retirement package.
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The City of Vacaville is currently recruiting to fill one (1) full-time Office Assistant I/II position. Currently we have one full-time Office Assistant I/II vacancy in our Public Works department. This recruitment will establish an Office Assistant I/II City-wide eligibility list for future full-time, part-time and limited-term vacancies in this classification that may occur over the next 12-month period.
Office Assistant I $49,279 - $59,899/annually
Office Assistant II $55,244 - $67,149/annually
Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package including:- Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium, other plans are also available
- Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City
- Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
- Deferred compensation plan with City contribution, no employee match required
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account
**Please see our generous benefits package here**
Under general supervision the Office Assistant provides a variety of routine to complex clerical support to various City offices, which may include receptionist duties, typing, word processing, data entry, record keeping and filing. Please see below for sample job duties and responsibilities for the current vacancy.
Public Works
- Customer service support by answering phone inquiries and assisting visitors at the front counter
- Processing invoices for the maintenance division
- Filing and mail distribution
- Assist with departmental projects and tasks as needed
Please click on the links below to view complete job descriptions for each position.
Office Assistant I
Office Assistant II The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills in order to serve the public, both in person and on the phone, as well as strong oral and written communication skills.Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Office Assistant I
Education: The equivalent to a high school diploma.
Experience: One year of general office experience including typing, computer usage and public contact.
Office Assistant II
Education: The equivalent to a high school diploma.
Experience: Two years of work experience equivalent to an Office Assistant I in the City of Vacaville.
Some other desirable knowledge, skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to be well organized
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Prior experience using Excel and Word
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships
Select positions may require the possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment.A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department, 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 prior to 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2026.
IMPORTANT: Contact with candidates will primarily be via email. Make sure you list a current email that you check regularly with your application.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.
For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click on the link below:
https://www.cityofvacaville.gov/government/human-resources/human-resources-faq
Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include an employment and education verification, a Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review) and may include a DMV review.
Salary : $49,280 - $67,149