Under direction performs and oversees the administrative and accounting clerical functions in a department, division, or branch office; interprets policy and administrative regulations; may perform a combination of clerical payroll, accounting and human resources related duties; performs other related duties as may be required. 
 
This is a non-supervisory clerical classification responsible for performing a variety of difficult and complex clerical tasks with a high degree of skill and independence of judgement. Incumbents are distinguished from other non-supervisory clerical classes in that they are responsible for the routine non-supervisory oversight of the clerical administration in a department, division or branch office with minimum supervision. They may be required to interpret departmental policy, assist in development of rules and regulations, and prepare and process payroll, personnel forms, other documents and reports.  Incumbents may also perform lead functions. 

Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, a valid typing certificate (See information below regarding acceptable typing certificates), and a completed supplemental questionnaire. Typing certificates MUST be submitted at the time of filling. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. For more important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the Application and Selection Process section of this job announcement below.

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications 
• Screen for Best Qualified 
• Department Selection Interviews 
• Reference Checks 
• Conditional Job Offer, pending: Pre-Employment Exams 
  • Drug & Alcohol Screen 
  • Department of Justice LiveScan 
• Confirmed Job Offer 
• Estimated Start Date:  TBD

 

Typing Certificate Information

There are a variety of businesses and agencies where you can obtain a typing certificate. Most applicants get a certificate at a temporary employment agency. The following is the contact information for temporary employment agencies located in Yolo County and Sacramento, CA. 

County of Yolo, Yolo Works! Employment Center 

Woodland and West Sacramento

(530) 661-3461 

West Sacramento

(916) 375-6307

or by email at jobcenter@yolocounty.org

Provides free typing certificates

 

Sacramento Works Job Center-South County/Elk Grove

(916) 793-2319 or by email at valvarez@egusd.net.  

*All tester must possess a CalJOBS account or create one at caljobs.ca.gov

*TESTING IS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

 

Please Note: You are free to contact any temporary employment agency that you wish.

Eligibility Criteria: Online typing certificates are NOT accepted. In order for your typing certificate to be accepted, it must meet the following criteria:
• The test must be a minimum of three minutes long.
• The test must have been in the past 12 months of application. Typing certificates older than 12 months are not accepted.
• The certificate must include time limit of the test, gross words per minute, number of errors, date of test, and the signature of the person administering the test. The certificate must be on agency letterhead.

Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.  If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.  Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.  If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.  Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
 
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance.  The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.  Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.