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Receptionist (English-Spanish Bilingual Required) at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education

Application Deadline

12/19/2022 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
12/6/2022
Contact
Karina Mendez
(831) 466-5754
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

$18.60 to $20.33 per hour on the 2022-2023 Classified Salary Schedule. (Salary range placement depends on education/experience.)
Length of Work Year
40 hours per week/ 12 months per year/ 1 FTE
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

This position will be assigned to the Career and Adult Learning Services Department: Check-in and direct visitors and public to appropriate division personnel; perform a variety of duties involved in the operation of a multi-button central telephone system and main receptionist desk; provide information to staff, school officials and the general public accurately and courteously; maintain and coordinate the functions of the central mail room and perform a variety of clerical tasks. This position will be assigned to Sequoia Schools in Watsonville.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Please read the full job description. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to experiences and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. One year of general office experience which includes experience in the operation of a switchboard or multi-button telephone answering system.

Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative (tuberculosis) PPD skin test clearance, skin tests, blood draws, or risk assessment questionnaires are accepted. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.


      Please read the full job description. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to experiences and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. One year of general office experience which includes experience in the operation of a switchboard or multi-button telephone answering system.

      Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative (tuberculosis) PPD skin test clearance, skin tests, blood draws, or risk assessment questionnaires are accepted. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.

          Comments and Other Information

          Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750, a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master's) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master's) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.

          Comments and Other Information


          Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750, a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master's) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master's) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.