About the Department
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking a temporary Administrative Officer to support the coordination of Department-wide Training initiatives. This recruitment is to fill a temporary position limited to 960 working hours in a fiscal year. Work hours may vary based on business needs up to a maximum of 40 hours per week. In general, temporary employees are not eligible for County-sponsored benefits and may have limited benefit options available to them.
Under direction, this Administrative Officer position would perform a variety of professional-level duties to manage the following DSS Department-wide Training initiatives:
- Coordinate the LEAD mentorship program, Strategic Planning efforts, and other department development programs.
- Provide direction, coordination and support to Staff Development Administrative Assistants (AAs) in the execution of training activities and program logistics.
- Ensure Department-wide compliance with mandatory training requirements for DSS staff.
- Build and maintain a consistent training approach to strengthen staff skills and support overall Department effectiveness.
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This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.
Position Duties
Employment Standards
Knowledge of:
Modern office practices and procedures
Basic practices of administrative, financial, and human resources activities
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Recordkeeping, report preparation, and filing methods
Project management and evaluation
Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Principles, practices, and procedures of supervision, leadership, evaluation, mentoring, training, team dynamics, and team building
Uses of automated systems and data management techniques to support administrative and fiscal functions
Education and Experience
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business or public administration, accounting, or a closely related field. In addition, two years of experience as an Administrative Services Coordinator or other progressively responsible paraprofessional experience in human resources, finance or accounting, or other administrative functions.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. 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 hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.