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Staff Secretary - Infant Program, Special Education Department at Merced County Office of Education

Application Deadline

1/13/2023 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
1/3/2023
Contact
Nina Mendoza
209-381-6757
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$22.62 - $25.46 per hour (Maximum entry is step 3 @ $24.23 per hour)
Length of Work Year
8 hours per day, 12 months per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
2130 Cooper Ave. Merced
Hours
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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PERMANENT MCOE EMPLOYEES
Permanent qualified employees who apply will be considered first.
POSITION CONTROL #
2657

About the Employer

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under general direction from assigned supervisor, the Staff Secretary performs a variety of secretarial/clerical support and receptionist duties, following established policies, procedures, routines, and methods. Assignments can be in instructional or administrative/business areas. Work is focused in the areas of skilled keyboarding and data entry, creation of spreadsheets and presentation graphics, receptionist duties, records maintenance, filing and retrieval of information and reports. This position requires the ability to provide support with competencies such as the ability to carry out projects that involve research/gathering data and information from other departments and sites for reports and special studies. SECRETARY

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED: The following must be submitted by the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: *COMPLETE online application *Resume *Unofficial College Transcripts *OPTIONAL: Letters of Recommendation ((3 recent letters; DATED & SIGNED within the past 18 months))

QUALIFICATIONS: -HS Diploma/Equivalent -1 year of advanced secretarial training/coursework -2 years in general clerical, secretarial, production keyboarding or equivalent environment -50 wpm certificate (not online courses) -Excel and Word Normal User Prove-It Certifications UPON HIRE MUST PRESENT: TB clearance, High School Diploma, Official Transcripts, DMV Driving Record Printout, CA Driver's License, and Proof of Auto Insurance Liability (MUST be listed as a driver). If unable to attach required documents to application, please email Nina Mendoza at Amendoza@mcoe.org or you can drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2).

  • Resume (MUST have 2 yrs exp. clerical/secretarial/keyboarding/equiv.)
  • Typing Certificate (50 wpm (NO ONLINE/AT-HOME COURSES))

    REQUIRED: The following must be submitted by the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: *COMPLETE online application *Resume *Unofficial College Transcripts *OPTIONAL: Letters of Recommendation ((3 recent letters; DATED & SIGNED within the past 18 months))

    QUALIFICATIONS: -HS Diploma/Equivalent -1 year of advanced secretarial training/coursework -2 years in general clerical, secretarial, production keyboarding or equivalent environment -50 wpm certificate (not online courses) -Excel and Word Normal User Prove-It Certifications UPON HIRE MUST PRESENT: TB clearance, High School Diploma, Official Transcripts, DMV Driving Record Printout, CA Driver's License, and Proof of Auto Insurance Liability (MUST be listed as a driver). If unable to attach required documents to application, please email Nina Mendoza at Amendoza@mcoe.org or you can drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2).

    • Resume (MUST have 2 yrs exp. clerical/secretarial/keyboarding/equiv.)
    • Typing Certificate (50 wpm (NO ONLINE/AT-HOME COURSES))

      Comments and Other Information

      SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications, including submitting all required documents. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via email following final selection. IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.

      Comments and Other Information


      SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications, including submitting all required documents. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via email following final selection. IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.