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.

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.

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.

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Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.