To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County’s online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes. All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered – resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.

Two (2) years of responsible experience performing a variety of administrative, office, and fiscal support work, including substantial experience in a public contact position.

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  Serves as a customer service representative for the Department of Public Works.
• Responds to inquiries concerning road complaints, flood complaints, and map requests.
• Reads and interprets maps and responds to radio communication.
• Assists the public in the Encroachment Permit application process, including scheduling inspections.
• Responds to inquiries that involve searching technical data.
• Provides technical assistant or refers customer to the appropriate person.
• Explains the policies, practices, and procedures of the department to members of the public and/or other county employees.
• Balances cash drawer.
• Reviews invoices and other source documents for accuracy.
• Codes charges for distribution within the existing cost accounting system and enters source documents into the computer.
• Reconciles internal accounts and balances to central accounting records.
• Balances and reconciles differences within the recordkeeping system.
• Prepares records and standard forms.
• Assembles, sorts, tabulates, codes, and files a variety of fiscal and statistical information.
• Makes arithmetical calculations and verifies totals and extensions.
• Posts, adjusts, and balances accounts.
• Processes Lakebed Encroachment Leases annual billing and payments.
• May issue transportation permits, ensuring that appropriate documentation is provided.
• May prepare deposits and monthly cash settlements.
• May collect and receipt money.
• May assist others in the preparation of financial records and reports.
• May enter department payroll.
• May allocate charges to correct accounts according to established cost accounting procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Financial and statistical record keeping, document acceptance and processing requirements of the Department of Public Works.
• Policies, laws, rules, and regulations impacting the operations, transactions, and functions of the Department of Public Works.
• Good public relations techniques.
• Maintenance of files and information retrieval systems.
• Modern office methods and procedures.
• Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Mathematics.
• Applicable business equipment and software applications.

• Provide technical support for the Department of Public Works.
• Proficiently use a variety of computerized spreadsheet, word processing, and data base software.
• Read, interpret, and apply a variety of rules, regulations, and policies related to functions and services of the Department of Public Works.
• Accurately maintain and update a variety of records and information systems.
• Gather, organize, and summarize data and information.
• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Type or use word processing software at an acceptable speed to meet production requirements.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions, requirements, and policies of the work area where assigned.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines.
• Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned.
• Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, clients, and the public.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.

Two (2) years of responsible experience performing a variety of administrative, office, and fiscal support work, including substantial experience in a public contact position.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS). CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees. The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.

HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,000 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.

VACATION – 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.

SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.

CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE – SDI is available to some County employees.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.