The County of San Luis Obispo Agriculture / Weights and Measures Department is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant III to support our Templeton Office. This position requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and compassion. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Typical Tasks and Representative Duties

Performs varied clerical, technical, specialized or difficult administrative support work; may use database, word processing or spreadsheet software programs and other applications; reviews, analyzes and processes legal documents, property records, and forms; conducts transactions with the public and other employees requiring interpretation of laws, procedures, policies, and rules; may enter data directly into computer systems; may work on affidavits, registrations, nominating petitions, and campaign statements; may accept, review and process documentation filed for legal recordation; compiles, reviews or prepares and edits materials for reports, statements and records; may compose and present various statistical reports, correspondence and documents; answers inquiries relating to departmental or County policies and procedures; performs computations for fines, bills, vouchers and claims; may post and balance source documents to journals and ledgers; gathers data; prepares and/or transcribes a variety of reports within established guidelines; may transcribe from dictating equipment; performs reception and administrative support activities which include assisting customers to gain access to departmental services; answers telephones, screens and directs calls, and refers to appropriate individuals; and does other related work as assigned.

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The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and dependable administrative professional who thrives in a detail-oriented environment. They are comfortable working with large volumes of records and data, maintaining accuracy across multiple systems, and following established processes with consistency.

This individual demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify discrepancies, organize complex information, and support data accuracy efforts. They are self-motivated, able to manage workload independently, and capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

The successful candidate will have experience supporting administrative or operational functions that require a high level of accountability, attention to detail, and adherence to procedures. Experience working with records management systems, spreadsheets, or databases is highly desirable.

They communicate effectively with team members, take initiative to improve organization and efficiency, and are comfortable supporting both routine administrative tasks and more complex data verification efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

All levels: Graduation from High School or possession of a G.E.D AND

Administrative Assistant III: Either A: One year of experience performing duties comparable to an Administrative Assistant II. Or B: Three years of experience performing a wide variety of clerical and administrative assistant duties including word-processing/computer experience.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. 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.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.

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.

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