Staff Secretary - Ed Services at Merced County Office of Education
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.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: -Complete online application -Resume -3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) -Typing Certificate - 50 WPM (no online certificates accepted) -Unofficial College Transcripts and degree (if applicable) All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.
Minimum qualifications: EDUCATION: High School Diploma plus one year of advanced secretarial training obtained through a community college, trade or correspondence school or on-the-job training. AA Degree in office administration or related field desired. EXPERIENCE: Over two years of secretarial experience including typing/word processing, filing and record keeping. Experience working in a school district, county office of education or similar agency desired. CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Typing test of at least 50 wpm (no online test). WorkNet version of Word & Excel skills test. Proficient (basic level) in the use of word processing software. Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment including a personal computer. Familiarity with the care and use of general office machines. Ability to make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Good command of English language, both written and spoken. Bilingual skills desired.
MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: -Complete online application -Resume -3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) -Typing Certificate - 50 WPM (no online certificates accepted) -Unofficial College Transcripts and degree (if applicable) All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.
Minimum qualifications: EDUCATION: High School Diploma plus one year of advanced secretarial training obtained through a community college, trade or correspondence school or on-the-job training. AA Degree in office administration or related field desired. EXPERIENCE: Over two years of secretarial experience including typing/word processing, filing and record keeping. Experience working in a school district, county office of education or similar agency desired. CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Typing test of at least 50 wpm (no online test). WorkNet version of Word & Excel skills test. Proficient (basic level) in the use of word processing software. Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment including a personal computer. Familiarity with the care and use of general office machines. Ability to make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Good command of English language, both written and spoken. Bilingual skills desired.
Comments and Other Information
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
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.
Application Deadline
6/4/2024 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/21/2024
Contact
Ana Rios-Belt
209-381-6751
209-381-6751
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$23.75 - $26.73 Per Hour
$23.75 - $26.73 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
(Maximum entry is step 3 @ $25.44 per hour)
Length of Work Year
200 days per year, 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
632 W. 13th Street, Merced
Hours
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
PREVENT YOUR APPLICATION FROM BEING DISQUALIFIED
Screening is based on information provided on the application. Read the position announcement CAREFULLY! Complete the application THOROUGHLY and be SPECIFIC. AVOID using "VARIES", "ON CALL", "SEE RESUME" or SIMILAR VAGUE LANGUAGE. Give DETAILED INFORMATION. Carefully review attached job description. Submit all required, additional documents as specified.
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR ED-JOIN APPLICATION
If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PERMANENT MCOE EMPLOYEES
Permanent qualified employees who apply will be considered first.