Office Assistant I/II - Spanish Bilingual

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Office Assistant I/II - Spanish Bilingual

County of Colusa Colusa, California, United States

Job Description:

Office Assistant I/II - Spanish Bilingual

Description

Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics

Have you always had a passion for helping others? Do you enjoy being actively involved in helping families achieve positive outcomes that make their lives better? Then Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services is the place for you!

We are the largest Department in the County, with over 80 staff. Our agency works with Colusa County residents in administering social services programs, including CalWORKs, Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Adult and Children’s Services, Public Health, and Housing. We have a strong leadership team that provides ongoing support for daily operations and assists our employees in reaching their full potential. If you're interested, check out the job description HERE .

There is one position available that may be filled at any level, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. This recruitment will fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future openings.

Selection Procedure:
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process:
What's this Job All About?
As an Office Assistant, you will be the face or voice representing the Department of Health & Human Services as the first point of contact for community members, both in person and by phone. You will greet and assist customers in person and by phone, fielding inquiries, addressing complaints, and gathering information to direct customers to the appropriate staff for further assistance. You will perform structured and repetitive tasks such as filing, reviewing forms and electronic files, entering data, and performing other specialized work as assigned. Bilingual Office Assistants in the Department of Health & Human Services also provide translation assistance and general support to the agency.

Working for Colusa County offers a unique work lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with the tranquility of working in a rural and beautiful environment. Our county agencies take pride in our ability to work as a team. We have a collaborative and positive work environment where everyone has something to contribute, and everyone matters!

At the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), we work a 37.5 full-time work week, with the option of a flex-schedule and potential upcoming opportunities to work remote 1-2 days per week (depending on position). This allows our staff to find a work-life balance that best fits their needs. Our staff enjoy coming to work, where every day is different, and they have the opportunity to impact members of our community by providing excellent customer service and access to available services.

How do we make a difference?
Department of Health & Human Services employees are dedicated to serving Colusa County residents by offering services that improve their health, promote their well-being, and help them become productive and independent contributors to our community.

Do our values speak to you?
What are the benefits?

COLUSA COUNTY CARES: NURTURING HEALTH, EMPOWERING LIVES!

Supervision & Examples of Duties

Office Assistant I

Receives general supervision from supervisory or management staff.

Office Assistant II

Receives general supervision from supervisory or management staff.

May exercise functional and technical supervision over lower-level clerical staff.

Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Office Assistant I

Experience:

Six (6) months of administrative/clerical experience.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Office Assistant II

Experience:

Three years of responsible clerical experience, which included public contact/customer service.

Training :
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Supplemental coursework or training in business administration or clerical is highly desired .

Supplemental Information

SALARY: (based on a 37.5-hour work week)
Office Assistant I $2,778 - $4,341
Office Assistant II $2,920 - $4,793

The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.

Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2025 Benefit Summary

Closing Date/Time: 9/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$33,336.00 - $57,516.00 Annually
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