What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant 2 position at Lane County?
About the Position
The Lane County Clerk's Division, located at 275 W 10th Ave, in Eugene, is currently seeking an Office Assistant 2 positions to join our team. As an Office Assistant 2, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional customer service while performing
various administrative tasks. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including registering voters, providing customer service to candidates, voters, and the general public, receiving candidate and measure filings, ballot preparation, processing payment transactions, and assisting with the conduct of elections.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing exceptional customer service to individuals inquiring about elections, voter registration, and related matters.
Accepting various registrations, updates, and filings over the counter.
Answering questions regarding upcoming deadlines, accessible voting, and where to find forms, results, and filings.
Registering voters and providing necessary assistance to ensure compliance with requirements.
Assisting with other tasks relating to the conduct of elections, such as ballot issuance, return ballot processing, and voter assistance.
About the Division
The County Clerk’s office plays a pivotal role in our community’s governance, overseeing essential functions that impact every Lane County resident. Lane County, the fourth most populous county in Oregon, encompasses a diverse landscape extending from the Pacific Ocean to the Cascade Mountains. Our county seat, Eugene, is the state’s second most populous city. Lane County offers a vibrant community for living, working, and recreation, along with an excellent benefits package.Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
*This is an AFSCME represented position*
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience:
- Two years of responsible clerical and office assistance experience
Special Requirements:
County Clerk staff in this position perform statutorily required in person services and the office is open to the public, requiring staff to work on-site. During election season, staff may be required to work overtime and are subject to periods of restricted time off.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Selection Process
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
Strategic Plan
In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.
The 2022 -2024 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.
Veteran Preference Information
Salary : $20 - $27
