Staff Secretary - Human Resources, Credential Programs (3967) 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
Experience: This position requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalent supplemented by one year of advanced secretarial training/coursework and two years of experience in a general clerical, secretarial, production keyboarding, or equivalent environment. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: *Resume *High school diploma/equivalent *Unofficial transcripts = 1 year of college coursework in Office Administration, Business, or related field *2 Letters of Recommendation (SIGNED & DATED within the last 18 months) *Typing Certificate 50 wpm or above (online certificates are not acceptable) *Excel and Word Prove-It Certificates
Certificates: Excel and Word Normal User Prove-It, Typing certificate at 50 wpm Applicants who do not currently possess the required typing or Excel and Word skills certifications may complete testing at Worknet of Merced (1205 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA) or any local Worknet location. Typing and Microsoft Word/Excel tests must be completed on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Testing typically takes no more than one hour to complete. WorkNet 209-724-2100. Please complete all required testing and upload your certificates prior to submitting your application. Upon hire must present: -TB clearance, -Original high school diploma & official transcripts
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience: This position requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalent supplemented by one year of advanced secretarial training/coursework and two years of experience in a general clerical, secretarial, production keyboarding, or equivalent environment. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: *Resume *High school diploma/equivalent *Unofficial transcripts = 1 year of college coursework in Office Administration, Business, or related field *2 Letters of Recommendation (SIGNED & DATED within the last 18 months) *Typing Certificate 50 wpm or above (online certificates are not acceptable) *Excel and Word Prove-It Certificates
Certificates: Excel and Word Normal User Prove-It, Typing certificate at 50 wpm Applicants who do not currently possess the required typing or Excel and Word skills certifications may complete testing at Worknet of Merced (1205 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA) or any local Worknet location. Typing and Microsoft Word/Excel tests must be completed on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Testing typically takes no more than one hour to complete. WorkNet 209-724-2100. Please complete all required testing and upload your certificates prior to submitting your application. Upon hire must present: -TB clearance, -Original high school diploma & official transcripts
Application Deadline
6/7/2026 11:30 AM Pacific
Date Posted
5/27/2026
Contact
Dorothy Dunbar
209-381-5154
209-381-5154
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
$25.56 to $29.33 (Maximum entry is step 3 @ $27.38 per hour)
Length of Work Year
12 months per year, 8 hours per day (13 paid Holidays)
Employment Type
Full Time
Location:
632 W. 13th ST, Merced, CA
Department
Human Resources - Credential Programs