Office Assistant Salary $38,413.46 - $46,815.54 Annually Location Visalia, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 26-033330A Department Health and Human Services Agency Opening Date 04/25/2026 Closing Date 5/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Description Benefits Questions This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency, located in Visalia. Typical Duties Perform a wide variety of typing, keyboarding, specialized and/or general clerical duties related to assigned functional area and Department. Type/keyboard, proofread, and process a variety of documents including general correspondence, memos, and statistical charts from rough drafts (handwritten, typed or computer), dictaphone recordings, or verbal instructions. Act as a receptionist, answer the telephone, and wait on the general public, giving information on Department policies and procedures as required. Perform a wide variety of routine clerical work including filing, billing, checking, and recording information on records. Perform a variety of supportive office functions including receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming and outgoing correspondence. For a full list of duties for this position, please click here. Minimum Qualifications Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following. Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth(12th) grade. Experience: Six (6) months of experience performing general clerical duties. Or completion of an approved office support program from an accredited business/community college or adult school. Knowledge of: English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Basic math including fractions, decimals, and percentages. Alphabetical, numerical, and non-numerical filing systems and procedures. Report and form design and production methods. Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers. Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment. Learn the organization, procedures and operating functions of the County Department to which assigned. Perform routine clerical work including the maintenance of appropriate records and the preparation of general reports. Verify and check files and data. Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff and the public. Speak, read, and write Spanish may be required. Organize work and set priorities. Perform work with accuracy and attention to detail. Work independently. Prepare a variety of charts, graphs, and other special documents. Analyze and correct operational, procedural, and programmatic problems encountered in the course of work. Type/keyboard accurately. Assist in training new employees. Operate office automation and related equipment, format documents, and perform difficult operations. Additional Information Conditions of Employment Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. College Cost Reduction Access Act This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bargaining Unit 01 The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change. Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods). Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP). Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems. Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday. Vacation Accrual: 2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service) 3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service) 4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service) 5 weeks per year (11+ years of service) Limit of 300 hours. Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave. Career Incentive Pay Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below. Years of Service % Increase Total 5 3% 3% 10 2% 5% 15 3% 8% 20 2% 10% Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company. Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee. Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available. To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare Countys benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/ The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change. 01 The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. What is your self-certified net words per minute typing speed? 02 Indicate the software/computer applications for which you have a working knowledge. Please describe your level of experience (entry, proficient, advanced) and the type of work you performed, the documents or material you created, your level of responsibility, and the software used. 03 How many years of experience do you have providing customer services? Please describe the nature of your customer service work experience. 04 Do you have work experience with the following? (check all that apply) Filing Recordkeeping Gathering Detailed Information Reception/Front Desk Reviewing Detailed Information Correspondence Opening, sorting, and distributing mail 05 For each of the areas of work experience checked above, describe how and where you used this experience, and the amount of time performing each of the duties. 06 Provide an example of a work-related situation that required you to multitask and list the details of what it involved. 07 Would you be interested in being considered for the Extra Help position for an Office Assistant if not selected for a full-time position? Note: As extra help positions become available, the department will select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee. Yes No Required Question Employer County of Tulare Address 2500 W Burrel Avenue Visalia, California, 93291 Phone (559) 636-4900 Website http://www.tularecounty.ca.gov