This is a continuous Filing Exam. The next filing cut offs are at 5:00 PM on:

11/13/09 (written exam tentatively scheduled the week of 01/14/10)
04/06/10 (written exam tentatively scheduled the week of 05/05/10)
08/10/10 (written exam tentatively scheduled the week of 09/09/10)

Performs very responsible and difficult staff support and administrative assistance as secretary to a County agency administrator or the director of a County department.

Knowledge of

Minimum Qualifications

Proof of ability to type from clear copy at the rate of 45 net words per minute

And: Any combination of education, experience or training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. Typical ways to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Either: One year performing the duties of Secretary III, Legal Secretary II, or equivalent position class in Sacramento County Service;

Or: Two years of experience performing secretarial duties equivalent to duties of the Sacramento County classes of Secretary, Legal Secretary I, or equivalent class as defined by the class specification.

Special Requirements for Some Positions:

Dictation/Transcribing Ability: Some positions may require taking oral dictation. To be eligible for appointment to a "shorthand-required" position, applicants must have the ability to take oral dictation using any speedwriting method, at the rate of 80 words per minute and transcribe at the rate of 25 words per minute. Where the oral dictation skill is required, it is used in performing the typical duties as shown in the "Examples of Duties" above.

Word Processing Control Operator Clause: Some positions require specific knowledge and abilities to perform the responsibilities of a Word Processing Control Operator for a large number of word processing users within and outside of their department. These include knowledge of word processing concepts and terminology; the ability to understand and apply the knowledge unique to the operating department; and communicate with users who have no technical word processing background.

Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Testing Process
All applications will be screened by the Employment Office to determine if each applicant meets the minimum qualifications. The application must clearly show that the minimum qualifications are met by the cut-off date or the application will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.

The testing process for this class will consist of a written examination, weighted 100%. The examination may test for, but is not limited to, the essential knowledge and abilities listed in this announcement. All candidates successful in the examination process will be placed on the eligible list in rank order determined by the test score attained.

Qualified applicants will be notified by mail of the exact date, time, and location of the examination.

If applicants have not received written notice at least two (2) working days prior to the tentative test date, they should contact the Sacramento County Employment Office at (916) 874-5593.

How to Apply
As vacancies occur, a cut-off date will be established and posted in the Employment Office. All applications received by 5:00 p.m. on the current posted cut-off date will be processed. Applications received after the current posted cut-off date will remain on file and processed after the next established cut-off date. Note: The Employment Office is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County inter-office mail.

Application packets may be submitted to our office on-line, in person, or by mail. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the standard County of Sacramento application form and their responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire on-line. However, additional required documents (such as copies of transcripts, etc.) must be submitted in person, by fax, or by mail and clearly marked with the title of the job for which you are applying.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure his/her application, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and any other required document(s) are received by the current cut-off date. Postmarks will not be accepted.

Note: Resumes may be attached to your application; however, a resume will not substitute for the experience information that is required for your application process. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if the experience portion of the application is not completed on the application. A notation of "See Resume" will not be permitted.

To apply, please complete and submit a Sacramento application form, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and any required document(s) by 5:00 p.m. on the application cut-off date to:

Sacramento County Employment Office
609 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-874-5593
M/C 06-007
www.saccountyjobs.org

For Applicants with Disabilities ONLY

Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete and submit the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out by applicant and their doctor to the Disability Compliance Office by the final filing date as listed in this job announcement. The Reasonable Accommodation Request Form can be obtained by clicking here or by contacting the Sacramento County Employment Office or Disability Compliance Office. Failure to submit this request by the final filing date may result in the County being unable to provide the requested accommodation in a timely manner for this administration of the examination.

Sacramento County Disability Compliance Office
700 H Street, Room 5720
Sacramento, CA 95814

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE INSTRUCTIONS
When completing the Supplemental Questionnaire, please include all relevant experience, education, and training for each question and explain your answers thoroughly.

Please complete the questionnaire attached to this job bulletin or if applying on-line, see the tab marked “Supplemental Questions”. This is an essential part of the exam process. Include 1) places of employment; 2) pertinent dates; 3) duties performed, etc. when responding to the questions. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Any experience and/or training listed MUST be identified on your application.

If you are not submitting your application on-line, include the steps below when preparing your responses to the supplemental questions. Your application will be rejected as incomplete if this supplemental questionnaire is not completed and submitted with your application.