Account Clerk Level I/II

Industry: County Wide

Company: Sacramento County, CA

Salary : $42,073.20 – $58,150.80 Annually

Location : Sacramento, CA

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: 27537-B

Department: County Wide

Opening Date: 10/21/2024

Closing Date: 11/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position

Salary Information

Level I – $3,506.10 – $4,263.00/Month

Level II – $3,986.33 – $4,845.90/Month

This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

11/4/24, 11/25/24 (final)

The Account Clerk is a single class with two salary levels. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed, and the level at which appointments are made are at the discretion of the appointing authority.

The Account Clerk (Level I) is the entry level in this class series. Under close supervision, incumbents at this level are given detailed instructions in the performance of routine financial clerical duties that involve the processing and maintenance of statistical or financial records. Incumbents perform tasks that are more structured and repetitive than those assigned at Level II. As requisite skills and knowledge are developed, incumbents are expected to perform increasingly responsible and difficult assignments. At the discretion of the appointing authority, incumbents may advance to the higher level after demonstrating the ability to perform the full journey level duties of the class, which generally requires six months of experience at Level I.

The Account Clerk (Level II) is the journey level in this class series. Under general supervision, incumbents perform a variety of increasingly responsible and difficult financial clerical duties that involve the processing and maintenance of statistical or financial records. This is the targeted competency and performance level of all Account Clerks and incumbents are technically proficient in performing their assigned duties.

Some positions in this class may be designated “confidential” in nature, in accordance with the County Employee Relations Ordinance, and are excluded from the representation unit which includes positions allocated to the regular class.

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Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Arithmetic necessary to make routine calculations and give correct change, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, and fractions
• Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary usage
• General principles, procedures and practices of record keeping
• Standard methods of filing (alphabetic, numeric, chronological)
• Telephone procedures and etiquette
• Appropriate letter and memo format
• Basic business computer applications used in an office environment, including spreadsheets

Ability to

• Calculate solutions to math problems involving addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, decimals, and fractions
• Post and make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately
• Track/reconcile information between accounts and ledgers
• Accurately proofread details, noting and detecting errors
• Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions
• Operate office equipment such as computer terminals, typewriters, printers, calculators, scanners, cash registers, adding machines, copiers, telephones, and fax machines
• Prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Understand and follow procedural manuals, policy guidelines, etc.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: One year of paid, full-time experience preparing or reconciling financial or statistical records.

Or: Completion of 30 semester units (45 quarter units), including two mathematics, bookkeeping, or accounting courses, from an accredited college or business school.

Note: Part-time experience is converted to full-time on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Special Skills: Depending upon assignment, some positions may require the ability to speak, read, and/or write fluently in a language other than English, or may require knowledge of the culture as certified by the Department of Personnel Services in order to:

• Give information by telephone or in person regarding department services in a language other than English, to persons whose understanding of English is limited.
• Translate the meaning of written English regulations or ordinances to a language other than English.
• Translate into English requests from the public, presented verbally or in writing in a language other than English.
• Assist other department employees by giving information and advice on interacting with persons of different language or cultural backgrounds.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click to apply.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant’s computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIREApplicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked “Supplemental Questions”. Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of “See Resume” or “See Application”, or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant’s computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write “no experience” for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate’s application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate’s responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate’s education, training and experience. The candidate’s application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate’s responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSClick for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
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We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.govor 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).

GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee’s job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.

SALARY STEP INCREASES:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

PAY:
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee’s bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.

VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.

SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.

PARENTAL LEAVE:
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee’s appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System coverage.

HEALTH INSURANCE:
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.

DENTAL INSURANCE:
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee’s responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.

LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

• DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
  Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
• MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
  The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers’ Compensation laws of California.

SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.

SELECTION AND PLACEMENT

Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.

Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please read carefully the “Minimum Qualifications” section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.

“Experience” means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.

OPEN EXAMINATIONS:
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.

CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.

ELIGIBLE LISTS:
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.

EXAMINATION RATINGS:
Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.

APPEAL PROCESS:
Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.

Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):

OTHER INFORMATION

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran’s score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran’s name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran’s preference for certification purposes.

“Disabled Veteran” means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran’s preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran’s status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule “reserve” status does not constitute active duty.

CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:
Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.

CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.

DRIVER LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.

AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:
Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:
1. Become a union member;
2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,
3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.

FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:
Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.

Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as ‘See Resume’ as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

02

Select the one box that best describes how you meet the Account Clerk Level I/II minimum qualifications. (Note: Part-time experience is converted to full-time on a basis of 173.6 hours =21.7 days=1 work month)

• No experience
• One year or more of paid, full-time experience preparing or reconciling financial records
• One year or more of paid, full-time experience preparing or reconciling statistical records
• Completion of 30 semester units (45 quarter units) including two mathematics, bookkeeping, or accounting courses from an accredited college or business school

03

Select the one box that best describes the highest level of education that you have completed from an accredited college or business school.

Note: Courses should have been successfully completed with a passing grade. Repeated courses only count once.

• None
• Completion of 6 semester/quarter equivalent units but less than 15 semester/quarter equivalent units INCLUDING two (2) or more courses in Mathematics, Bookkeeping, or Accounting
• Completion of 15 semester/quarter equivalent units but less than 30 semester/quarter equivalent units INCLUDING two (2) or more courses in Mathematics, Bookkeeping, or Accounting
• Completion of 30 semester/quarter equivalent units but less than 60 semester/quarter equivalent units, INCLUDING two (2) or more courses in Mathematics, Bookkeeping, or Accounting
• Completion of a Certificate or Diploma Program in Mathematics, Bookkeeping, or Accounting
• An Associate’s Degree in Mathematics, Accounting, or Finance Or 60 or more semester/quarter equivalent units leading to a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Mathematics, or Finance
• Completion of 30 or more semester/quarter equivalent units

04

Education Requirement Information

If qualifying under the education pattern, a copy of your transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

If you have already attached a copy of the aforementioned document(s) to your governmentjobs.com account, please make sure you select the document(s) to attach them to your application.

Failure to submit required proof of education may result in disqualification from the examination. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

05

Provided you are reachable on the eligible list, your responses to this Supplemental Questionnaire may be reviewed by hiring managers as the initial step of the interview process. Upon interview, you may also be required to substantiate the responses you have provided.

• I have read and understood the statement above.

06

Select all the boxes that best describe your experience using different office equipment.

• No experience
• Computers
• Printers
• Scanners
• Ten key
• Multi-line telephones
• Cash Counting Machine
• Copiers
• Fax machines
• Calculators

07

Select all the boxes that best describe your full-time paid experience preparing and/or reconciling financial records for one year or more on a regular and recurring basis. Part-time experience is converted to full-time on a basis of 173.6 hours =21.7 days=1 work month. Upon interview, you may be required to substantiate your selection(s).

• None
• Deposits
• Reimbursements (i.e., travel, education, employee, customer accounts, etc.)
• Payables (i.e., purchase orders, claims, other methods of payment, etc.)
• Cashiering
• Ordering/receiving goods (inventory)
• Invoicing
• Petty cash
• Accounts receivable
• Data entry of financial/monetary information into a ledger
• Reconciling accounts (i.e., checking for errors, balancing, verifying information with original source, etc.)

08

Select the one box that best describes your highest level of experience collecting, analyzing, and/or maintaining statistical data.

• No experience
• Statistical experience was only acquired by successfully passing an applicable college or university level class
• Enter data to be used by others in the collection, maintenance, or preparation of statistical records/reports at work
• Collect, enter and maintain statistical data for work assignments
• Collect, analyze, and maintain statistical data used to develop reports for work assignments

09

Describe in detail your full-time paid experience, level of responsibility and frequency preparing and/or reconciling financial and/or statistical records. In your response, also include:

• If this was a work assignment or part of your educational requirements
• The specific financial record, report, account and claim
• The type(s) of statistical data collected and the reason for collecting this data
• Your specific role in each step of the process from inception to completion
• The type of computer software used (including the version)
• Any applicable training you have taken

If applicable include your employer, your job title, and employment dates. You may include more than one employer. Please ensure that this experience is also fully detailed on your application. If you do not have any applicable experience, please type “None.”

10

Select the one box that best describes your highest level of customer service experience on a regular and recurring basis.

Note: Your selection should be based on the majority of your job assignments and not a one-time occurrence.

• No experience
• Answers routine questions via telephone, in person, or email
• Answers questions via telephone, in person, or email which require occasional research
• Answers complex questions via telephone, in person, or email which require frequent research

11

Select the one box that best describes your highest level of experience prioritizing the majority of your assignments to meet deadlines.

• No experience
• Prioritization of assignments and established deadlines are only related to education
• Prioritization of my work assignments and associated deadlines are established by my leadworker/supervisor
• I have some flexibility in the prioritization of my work assignments in order to meet established deadlines
• I am solely responsible for the prioritization of my work assignments in order to meet established deadlines

12

Select the one box that identifies your proficiency using Microsoft Excel or comparable software. Upon interview, you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency using Microsoft Excel.

• No experience
• Basic: Creating spreadsheets/worksheets, data entry; using and creating simple formulas; freezing/unfreezing panes; hiding/unhiding data etc.
• Intermediate: Using complex formulas; using macros; filtering/sorting; linking tabs, header and footer; etc.
• Advanced: Creating macros; creating complex spreadsheets; importing/extracting data from multiple sources and worksheets; creating charts and graphs; pivot tables, V-lookup etc.

13

Select the one box that best identifies your proficiency using Microsoft Word or comparable software. Upon interview, you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency using Microsoft Word.

• No experience
• Basic: Opening, creating, and saving simple documents; using form letters/templates (not creating); cutting and pasting; etc.
• Intermediate: Creating letter templates; creating and using styles; cutting and pasting from unlike data sources; mail merge; setting up tabs, tables, and headers/footers; etc.
• Advanced: Creating macros; creating multiple section breaks with different page numbers; creating automatic table of contents; linking multiple documents; creating columns; embedding images and objects; etc.

14

Select all the boxes that best describe your experience using computer software and/or other applications in order to execute your daily assignments.

• No experience
• Enterprise Resource Planning software (SAP, COMPASS, PeopleSoft, etc.)
• Microsoft Access or comparable database
• Proprietary software or other software applications
• Virtual Communication software (e.g., Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, BlueJeans, etc.)
• Microsoft Outlook or comparable program

15

Provide an example which demonstrates your experience and level of proficiency using the applicable computer software for each of your selections in Questions #12, 13 and 14. Include in your response the following information:

• The specific computer software, program, database, etc.
• If applicable, the type of documents/reports you created
• If applicable, the purpose of the document (s)
• Actions performed (your specific role in each step of the process from inception to completion)
• Frequency of use

Also, indicate any specialized training you have taken in the indicated software. Upon interview, you may be required to demonstrate your level of proficiency. If you do not have any applicable experience or training, please type “None.”

16

A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• I have read, understood and are able to comply with the driver license requirement.

17

Criminal History and Background Checks:

The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

• I have read and understood the criminal history and background check information.

18

Do you have the ability to fluently and effectively communicate (speak, read, and/or write) in one or more of the languages listed below, or do you have overall knowledge of the African American and/or Native American culture; its community resources and an understanding of the social, economic and educational problems/issues generally experienced by members of these communities and want to be considered for a position using those skills? Check all boxes that apply.

• None
• African American Culture
• Arabic Language and Middle Eastern Culture
• Armenian Language and Culture
• Cambodian Language and Culture
• Chinese Language and Culture
• Farsi Language and Persian Culture
• Hmong Language and Culture
• Japanese Language and Culture
• Korean Language and Culture
• Lao Language and Culture
• Mien Language and Culture
• Native American Culture
• Punjabi/East Indian Language and Culture
• Romanian Language and Culture
• Russian Language and Culture
• Spanish Language and Latin Culture
• Tagalog Language and Filipino Culture
• Ukrainian Language and Culture
• Vietnamese Language and Culture

19

If you want to be considered for a position using a language and/or culture skill, and have not already been tested, you may be tested for such a skill at a future date. This testing would assess items such as: knowledge of customs, tradition, culture and history, ability to communicate effectively, familiarity with colloquialisms and dialects; and social, economic and educational issues related to the culture.

Do you want to be tested and certified for having skills in a language other than English or knowledge of another culture? Check the appropriate option.

• Yes
• No
• I am already certified by the County of Sacramento

20

If you checked that you are already certified by the County of Sacramento, type the language(s) and culture(s) you are certified in and the approximate date(s) that you were tested. Information given will be subject to verification. If you did not select that you have already been certified, please type “None.”

21

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

• Yes
• No

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Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

• Attended in the last one (1) – three (3) months
• Attended in the last four (4) – six (6) months
• Attended in the last seven (7) months – one (1) year
• Attended an event more than one (1) year ago
• Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives
• Have not attended a career fair and/or job event

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List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended:• Name of event• Location of event• Month and year of eventIf you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type “None”.

Required Question