Office Assistant

San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District

Office Assistant

Recruitment Closes June 18, 2024 at 2:00p.m.

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (District) is seeking highly motivated applicants who desire to actively support our commitment to providing a high level of service to our community.

 This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of our dedicated team and to be actively involved in taking our District forward.  We are committed to personal and professional growth and provide opportunities to learn about the District and its operations.

Under the general direction of the Fire Marshal, assists staff and the public in various aspects of program and service support. This is an unrepresented, non-exempt, and entry-level Community Risk Reduction classification performing administrative support involving routine and repetitive activities.

Examples of Essential Functions:
The following duties are typical for this classification. An employee in this classification may perform all or some of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
• Answer incoming calls for information; take and transmit messages to appropriate individuals

• Enter a variety of information into databases; verify that information is complete

• Sort and file a variety of documents using established guidelines

• Process mail, which may include: assisting with bulk mailings; receiving and distributing mail to appropriate individuals; preparing mailing labels; and/or, performing other related activities

• Provide customer service to walk-in customers; direct customers to appropriate locations

• Assists in locating and retrieving a variety of files, documents, and/or other related information.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Knowledge of:
• Customer service principles

• Filing methods

• Modern office procedures

Ability to:
• Provide customer service

• Use computers and applicable software applications

• File a variety of documents

• Typing

• Entering data into a computer

• Processing mail

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Minimum Qualifications:

Age: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.   
 
Experience: Minimum of two years of progressively responsible office administrative experience. Experience in working in a public agency setting is desirable.

Education: Must possess a high school diploma or GED. College degree from an accredited university preferred.

License: Possession of and ability to maintain a current valid California Driver’s License, Class C, is a condition of employment. 
 

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire. 

The District will review application material and select the most qualified candidates to participate in the recruitment process, which includes a panel interview.
 
Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo a background investigation, a medical examination and a pre-employment drug screening. 
 
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at hr@srvfire.ca.gov or 925-838-6600.
 
The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and competence. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), age (40 and over), genetic characteristics and information, reproductive health decision-making, or any other basis prohibited by law.