What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant II position at Solano County?
WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY?
COMMITMENT TO SERVICE: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.
We serve the public in many different ways, including:
- Providing primary medical, dental, substance abuse, mental health and social services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved, and administering federal, state, and local public assistance programs
- Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
- Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
- Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
- Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, defense, probation)
- Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
- Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning
OUR EMPLOYEES: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.
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THE POSITION
Office Assistant II is the Journey level of the Office Assistant series. Applicants must possess general clerical skills. The incumbent will perform complex and/or routine clerical tasks in support of the department or division to which assigned. Incumbents apply specialized knowledge of departmental, work unit and program procedures, services and methods.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by six (6) months of full-time work experience that demonstrates possession of and competency in the requisite knowledge and abilities.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to demonstrate basic word processing skills and a net typing speed of forty (40) words per minute. Demonstration of these skills will be done during an online skills exam.
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SELECTION PROCESS
6/05/2026 - Deadline to submit application and any required documentation.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing deadline.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTSThe County is offering skills testing at no cost, for applicants/current Solano County employees only, for the Office Assistant II recruitment.
If applicants already possess a valid certificate, a copy must be submitted by the final filing deadline.Certification materials submitted to a prior recruitment will not be applied to this recruitment.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Typing Certificate Requirements: The typing certificate must contain a minimum NET speed of (40) words per minute. It must be a timed 3-5 minute test, include the gross number of words typed per minute, and the number of errors. It may not be more than 12 months old at the time of application and must be from an accredited school or a qualified agency with an examiner's signature. Certificates obtained through the internet (online) will not be accepted.
Applicants that have participated in prior Solano County skills testing must contact recruitment@solanocounty.gov by the final filing deadline to request their prior results be applied to this recruitment – this will not be done automatically. Prior results cannot be more than 12 months old at the time of application.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Office Assistant II) and the recruitment number (26-783270-01) in your email or fax.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTSVeteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Salary : $57,953 - $71,151