What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant I/II position at YCH?
OFFICE ASSISTANT POSITION
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open until filled.
Office Assistant I - $19.15 - $23.28 1 year of clerical experience required
Office Assistant II - $21.19 - $25.76 3 years of clerical experience required
Permanent full-time.
DEFINITION
To perform a wide variety of general clerical duties in support of assigned program area; to greet and direct visitors to Yolo County Housing; to provide general information to potential applicants and tenants; to work with contractors and vendors; to coordinate management schedules; to organize meetings; and to perform a variety of clerical duties relative to assigned area of responsibility requiring a high level of attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication skills.
Essential Functions:
Perform general clerical duties including typing, filing, reception and mail distribution. Type, proofread and process a variety of documents including general correspondence, memos, and statistical charts. Receive, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail; ensure mail is processed in a timely manner. Perform receptionist duties; answer the telephone and wait on the general public; give information on program policies and procedures. Responsible for ordering office supplies; processing orders and receiving department head approval; submitting invoices to finance department. Assist in the enrollment of participants in programs. Issue, receive, type and process a variety of applications, payments and related documents. Accept monthly rents and bills for fees; record payments; send delinquent notices when necessary. Schedule inspections and appointments as assigned; notify appropriate parties. Sort and file documents and records for housing assistance division (Section 8); maintain alphabetical, index, and cross‑reference files, scan documents to assigned personnel. Assist in the organization of meetings or conferences and coordinate master and/or management schedules including contacting contractors, vendors, and/or government and community agencies. Operate standard office equipment including copiers, facsimile machines, and computer hardware and software programs as assigned. As assigned, process rental applications for housing units; prepare and maintain waiting lists of potential applicants.
Perform all duties in a safe and conscientious manner following the YCH Injury Illness and Prevention Guidelines, reporting all injuries within 24 hours to your supervisor or member of the management team; reporting any safety concerns to your supervisor, member of the management team, or member of the YCH safety committee.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and/or assigned.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
High school diploma, GED or 12th grade equivalent and one year clerical experience preferably in a public service environment. Associate degree preferred. Bilingual Spanish or Russian preferred.
Yolo County Housing is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $19 - $23