Administrative Assistant III - Proactive, Trusted Support

County of San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of San Luis Obispo's Probation Department is seeking an Administrative Assistant III to join the team and perform a wide range of clerical duties, including reception, filing, and customer service. The ideal candidate can work independently, prioritize tasks, interpret policies, and maintain complex records with good judgment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may substitute related clerical certificates for up to one year of experience; prior administrative

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED at time of employment.
• Certificates substituting for up to one year of clerical experience may be accepted.
• One year of experience in clerical/administrative duties or Administrative Assistant II equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of clerical duties including sorting, filing, reception and customer service.
• Support specialized clerical and administrative tasks; interpret and apply laws and written instructions.
• Maintain complex records and statistics; analyze information to inform decisions.

Skills

Independent work

Record keeping

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Policy interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Secretarial/clerical/library certificate

Paralegal certificate (substitute for up to 1 year experience)

Tools

Word processing

Job description

The County of San Luis Obispo's Probation Department is seeking an Administrative Assistant III to join the team and perform a wide range of clerical duties, including reception, filing, and customer service. The ideal candidate can work independently, prioritize tasks, interpret policies, and maintain complex records with good judgment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may substitute related clerical certificates for up to one year of experience; prior administrative