Job Details

Central Mail Position

Central Mail plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the processing of official County Business mail for all County Departments and selected outside agencies, and provides a variety of centralized mail services. Services include daily pick-up, delivery, and processing of United States Postal Service (USPS) mail, delivery of incoming and pick up of outgoing official interdepartmental mail, and processing Certified Mail and United Parcel Service (UPS) requests. This position requires:

• The ability to stand while posting and metering mail, delivering mail to multiple buildings and floors, pushing a mail cart inside and outside in various weather conditions, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• A valid California driver's license (driving to various facilities for mail delivery and pick-up)
• Excellent customer service, both internally to County departments and externally to the general public
• Reliability and timeliness
• A strong work ethic
• The ability to work with and communicate well with others

The Ideal Candidate

Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D. certificate at the time of employment. Possession of either a Certificate of Proficiency in secretarial, clerical, or library studies or possession of a paralegal certificate from an accredited institution will substitute for up to one year of the general clerical experience. Administrative Assistant I: Either A: Six months of experience performing duties comparable to Administrative Assistant Aide, Or B: One year of general clerical experience including word-processing/computer experience. Administrative Assistant II: Either A: One year of experience performing duties comparable to Administrative Assistant I. Or B: Two years of experience performing a wide variety of clerical and administrative assistant duties including word-processing/computer experience. 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.

Supplemental Information

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. 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. Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program? Click here to learn more about eligibility for this benefit.

Benefits

Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference. Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package. Some benefits include: Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance - Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees. Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums) - Free visits to the employee health clinic - Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace - Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more) - A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust - Optional deferred compensation plan - Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care) - Paid personal, sick and vacation days - 12 paid holidays - Employee Assistance Program - Education and Wellness Allowance - Post Employment Health Plan - Family Friendly workplace policies - Flexible work schedule options - Rideshare commuter benefits - Pet Insurance

The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs. The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465. The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or 'cafeteria' contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages. To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria), visit the Cafeteria Rates webpage. The County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings. Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include: Emotional Intelligence - Supervisor/Manager academies - Microsoft Suite courses - Defensive Driving - Financial management - Retirement preparedness - Teambuilding - Written Communication - Conflict Management - Clifton StrengthsFinder and DISC - Job specific conferences/trainings