About the Position

The County of San Luis Obispo's Probation Department is accepting applications for a full-time bilingual Administrative Assistant.  Bilingual in Spanish is highly desired, but not a requirement.  Administrative Assistant III is the advanced level position in the career series for Administrative Assistant Aide, I, II and III. Classes in this series perform a wide variety of clerical duties in all county departments ranging from sorting, filing, reception, and customer service duties to specialized clerical and technical administrative support duties; and perform other related work as required.  for the complete job description. Please note this recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time. The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; recognize priorities and act with initiative; interpret and apply laws, rules, and written instructions in specific situations; keep complex records and/or statistics; and analyze and make recommendations based on good judgment, standard practices, policies, and established procedures. Minimum Qualifications: A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes: Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D. certificate at the time of employment. AND:  One year of experience performing duties comparable to an Administrative Assistant II or three years of experience performing a wide variety of clerical and administrative assistant duties including word-processing/computer experience. How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at . Confidential inquiries are welcomed.For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at .For more information regarding the Probation Department, please visit our website at . Supplemental Information

Background Check: To accept a position with the Probation Office, you must successfully complete a Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list: Any felony conviction Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult Poor employment history Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law Any crime committed against a child Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process Issues that arise during the investigation process will be assessed, and judgement and discretion will be used to determine the employability of the candidate. Where there is evidence of a candidate’s past use of controlled substances, many factors shall be used to determine the employability of the individual such as a pattern of use, kind of drug used, circumstances of the start of the drug use, treatment, behavior, and attitude since discontinuance, etc. Please note that a history of using controlled substances does not result in automatic disqualification from the selection process. Prior to disqualifying any candidate whose profile falls within the provisions of the policy, the candidate shall be given the opportunity to present any and all evidence of mitigating facts that the candidate feels should be considered by the hiring authority.

The results of these examinations and the background investigation shall be confidential and shall not be available to the candidate or any unauthorized individuals for review.Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail for more information.

Veteran's Preference Points If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement. Equal Employment Opportunity The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.