About the Position

Are you ready to make a real impact in your community?

The Clerk-Recorder Department is hiring for an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant III to join our small-but-mighty team. Our team is dedicated to serving the public by providing timely processing, transparent procedures, and exceptional customer service. An ideal candidate for this role has experience working in customer service, an office environment, and/or performing detailed work with frequent interruptions.

This is more than just an office job; it’s a chance to be part of democracy in action and to help preserve the official records that shape our county’s history.

What You’ll Do

Every day brings something new. You might:

• Help couples obtain and register marriage licenses.
• Assist families with birth and death certificates.
• Support property owners in recording or obtaining official records.
• Participate in voter registration, candidate filing, and election support.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service both in person and over the phone.
• Juggle multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Depending on experience, you could play a key role in both Clerk-Recorder and Elections functions.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Being part of the Clerk-Recorder team means:

• Purpose: Every task you perform directly serves the public and supports our democratic process.
• Variety: From recordkeeping to elections, no two days are alike.
• Teamwork: You’ll work alongside a supportive, passionate, and dedicated team that values integrity and collaboration.
• Growth: Opportunities for advancement and training are available for motivated individuals.

• Offices in Downtown SLO
• Up to 4 Weeks of Vacation (DOE) 
•  Full Benefits - Click here!
• Other Incentives/Benefits - Click here!

The Ideal Candidate

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Energized by serving the public and making a difference
• Skilled at multitasking and staying calm under pressure
• A clear and courteous communicator
• Adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a “can-do” attitude
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus!

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:  

Licenses and Certificates

Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver's license will be required at the time of appointment.

How to Apply

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.

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.