Office Assistant
Office Assistant
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06-08-2025
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Job Description
ASSIGNMENT
POSITIONS
Eligibility lists are being established in all classifications to fill current and future vacancies and hire substitutes for the next six months.
If you wish to be considered for aBILINGUALposition please indicate inthesupplemental questions you will be asked at the end of the application process. You will be tested for your ability to speak read and/or write in the second language as part of the testing process.
Thehourly salaryfor the job classifications are as follows:- Office Assistant - $21.24 - $25.90 Hourly
- Office Assistant-Bilingual (Spanish) - $21.78 - $26.54 Hourly
- Office Assistant-Bilingual/Bi-literate (Spanish) - $22.34 - $27.22 Hourly
FILING PERIOD
Applications for this position will be accepted online onlyuntil August 22 2025 at 4:30 pm.
*Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only*
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the direction of an administrator counselor department chair or teacher performs clerical duties such as typing filing duplicating and answering phones; serves as receptionist and/or switchboard operator and assists students parents employees or community members; prepares and processes a variety of paperwork; maintains records and files; registers students; administers first aid; requisitions supplies and materials; operates a computer; generates reports; and performs other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in the Office Assistant classification typically specialize in one or more functions such as attendance curriculum discipline food services guidance pupil services student records switchboard testing or other function but the primary duty is to perform a variety of clerical duties. Office Assistants typically have a lead secretarial/clerical employee available or a counselor or teacher. Independent judgment is limited principally due to the need to have well established procedures and guidelines to process a variety of records. However consequence of error can have an impact on finances public relations school or department operations and student education health and welfare.
The class of Office Assistant is distinguished from the class of Senior Office Assistant in that the latter tend to work with coordinators and administrators performing specialized activities requiring detailed knowledge of program guidelines and/or operating procedures.
Classified Salary Schedule (click on the links to view the entire job description)
Office Assistant - Range 17
Office Assistant-Bilingual (Spanish) - Range 17.5
Office Assistant-Bilingual/Biliterate (Spanish) - Range 18EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or equivalency is required.
EXPERIENCE: Clerical experience is desirable.
The following documents/certificates must be submitted with your application:- At minimum copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.If submitting a copy of your AA/BA/MA they must be on watermarked/letterhead paper or a copy of the actual diploma (unofficial versions will not be accepted);and
- A valid and current copy of First Aid Certificatecomparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.
Please contactwith any questions.
LICENSES/LANGUAGE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Class C California drivers license a good driving record and use of a private automobile may be required and if so must be maintained during employment. The ability to speak read and write a language in addition to English is desirable for the class of Office Assistant. The ability to speak and read English and the designated language is required for the bilingual class. The ability to speak read and write English and the designated language is required for the bilingual/biliterate class. A valid first aid certificate comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate must be submitted on or before the final submission date of application.
WORKING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily inside an office environment; may be required to drive an automobile to conduct work and have direct contact with students and the public.
HAZARDS:
Some positions in this class may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens body fluids and communicable diseases.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Strength to perform average lifting up to twenty (20) pounds; good speaking and hearing ability; manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard; ability to bend kneel crouch and reach overhead above the shoulders and horizontally.EXAMINATION
OPEN/PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION
The examination may consist of the following:- Job Related Written Examination
- Structured Interview and Technical Project
- Computer Performance Exams
- Bilingual (speaking) Evaluation Exam - Candidates who apply to Office Assistant Bilingual (Spanish)
- Biliterate (reading/writing) Evaluation Exam - Candidates who apply for Office Assistant Bilingual/Biliterate (Spanish)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- OPTIONS TO TAKE YOUR FIRST AID COURSESThis following is not intended to be an exhaustive list of where you can complete your training but a quick resource. Whatever option you choose please ensure the course meets the requirements of the job posting and is comparable to the American Heart Association course.
OPTION 1: A-B-CPR-Online Training
2: NATIONAL CPR FOUNDATION
3: AMERICAN RED CROSS
4: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
OF EDUCATION:
If you received your education outside of the United States you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service please access the following:
RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director the new employees eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.
APPOINTMENT
Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veterans / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination tuberculosis test background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.
In accordance with Education Code 45301 an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.
PROCESSING FEE:
New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment with a MONEY ORDER ONLY payable to RUSD.
VETERANS CREDIT
For entry level classes veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied once upon initial hire.
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