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Sacramento County Election Assistant in Sacramento, California
Election Assistant
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Election Assistant
Salary
$46,980.00 - $57,085.92 Annually
Location
Sacramento, CA
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
27900-C
Department
Voter Registration & Elections
Opening Date
04/29/2024
Closing Date
9/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
Come join one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers!
This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
5/13/2024, 6/3/2024, 7/1/2024, 8/5/2024, 9/3/2024 (Final)
Under general supervision, the Election Assistant performs a variety of routine administrative tasks related to the registration of voters and administration of elections.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
Efficient file maintenance and organization
Warehousing organization, storage, and inventory control
Basic mathematics; including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability to
Read, understand, explain and apply basic provisions of various federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations affecting the administration of elections and registration of voters
Learn California Elections Code and laws relating to the conduct of elections
Research and summarize new election laws, codes, and procedures
File documents rapidly and accurately; alphabetically, chronologically, or numerically
Review and compare documents for completeness and accuracy
Develop and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Communicate courteously, clearly, and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble voting equipment
Operate office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners and specialized mailing equipment
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Either: One year of full-time paid or volunteer experience including customer relations, data entry, giving and receiving information on a daily basis, and/or general recordkeeping.
Or: Six months of full-time paid experience with a voter registration and elections office assisting with state or local elections in the State of California.
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.
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 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 where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, 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.
Forklift Certification: Some positions in this class require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid forklift certification.
Selective Certification: Some positions in this class may require the ability to speak, read, write and/or translate in a language other than Standard English. Where required, these special skills may be used in performing such tasks as the following:
Gives information either by telephone or in person regarding registration and voting requirements or departmental services to persons whose understanding of Standard English is limited.
Assists in proofreading translated materials.
Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds from floor level to approximately four (4) feet above floor level with assistance.
Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbents to:
Work weekends, holidays, and non-routine hours during peak operating times.
Work irregular hours and extended shifts during election cycles.
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) 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 here (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sacramento) 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 EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net
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 QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants 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 QUESTIONS
Click here (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For information regarding County jobs:
- www.saccountyjobs.net
Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.
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.gov or 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): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx
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:
Become a union member;
Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,
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 minimum requirements for the position.
I have one (1) or more years of full-time paid or volunteer experience including customer relations, data entry, giving and receiving information on a daily basis, and/or general recordkeeping
I have six (6) or more months of full-time paid experience with a voter registration and elections office assisting with state or local elections in the State of California
I do not meet the minimum requirement for the position
03
Provided you are reachable on the eligible list, your responses to this Supplemental Questionnaire may be reviewed by potential employers 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.
04
Select the one box that best describes your paid experience. If you have no experience, select none.
None
I worked for an Elections/Registrar of Voters Office in the State of California within the last three (3) years
I worked for an Elections/Registrar of Voters Office in the State of California three (3) or more years ago
05
Select the one box that best describes your experience working in a fast-paced environment in which you were responsible for multitasking while communicating with others. If you have no experience, select none.
None
I have less than one (1) year of experience
I have one (1) but less than two (2) years of experience
I have two (2) or more years of experience
06
Select all the boxes which identify one (1) year or more years of experience working directly with customers/members of the public. If you have no experience, select none.
None
De-escalating hostile or upset customers/members of the public in a face-to-face setting
De-escalating hostile or upset customers/members of the public via phone
Working directly with customers/members of the public who are upset with you or your actions
Communicating policies, procedures, laws, and/or actions to upset or hostile customers/members of the public
07
Select the one box that best describes your experience specific to outreach events and programs. If you have no experience, select none.
None
My experience includes outreach events and/or program experience for an Elections/Registrar of Voters Office
My experience includes having participated in outreach events and/or programs
08
Select all the boxes for which you have one (1) or more years of full-time paid and/or volunteer experience. If you have no experience, select none.
None
Identify and sort documents for records retention
Organize, account for, and control onsite inventory and materials
Process legal/confidential forms (e.g., registration documents) received by mail or in person
Collect fees, fines, or payment and/or balancing cash drawers, including counting cash at beginning and end of shifts
Generate, update, and/or complete standard reports
Provide lead direction and training to staff
Perform warehouse duties
Create/maintain manual and computerized files
Use computer to access, verify, and /or update customer information
Perform recordkeeping duties
09
Select the one box that best describes your experience with a voter registration and elections office assisting with state or local elections in the State of California. If you have no experience, select none.
None
I have one (1) year or less experience
I have one (1) but less than two (2) years of experience
I have two (2) or more years of experience
10
Select all the boxes that identify your election and voter registration experience with a state or local elections in the State of California. If you have no experience, select none.
None
Identify and sort election and registration documents
Process affidavits of registration
Respond to routine questions from election candidates, candidate's representatives, office holders, precinct officials, voters, and/or the general public regarding elections
Preparing voting systems and equipment for elections
Issue voter registration cards
Arrange for the use of polling place facilities
Complete canvas reports
Process Vote-by-Mail requests and voting materials
Verify signatures for a petition
Recruit, screen, and/or train precinct officials
11
Select the one box that best describes your experience and level of responsibility explaining and interpreting rules, policies, procedures, codes, laws, ordinances, technical terminology, and/or legal documents, etc. in order to assist internal and/or external customers.
None
Occasionally explain routine rules, policies, procedures, codes, laws, ordinances, technical terminology, and/or legal documents, etc.
Explain and/or interpret routine rules, policies, procedures, codes, laws, ordinances, technical terminology, and/or legal documents, etc. on a regular and recurring basis
Explain and/or interpret routine elections/voter registration rules, policies, procedures, codes, laws, ordinances, technical terminology, and/or legal documents, etc. on a regular and recurring basis
12
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.
None
Basic: Opening, creating, and saving simple documents; creating and editing headers and footers; inserting page numbers; adjusting page margins and orientation; controlling text flow around a graphic; inserting graphics; etc.
Intermediate: All of the basic functions as well as creating and modifying styles; formatting multiple sections; entering a formula in a table; drawing and editing shapes; inserting and modifying objects; using templates; inserting and navigating with hyperlinks; etc.
Advanced: All of the intermediate functions as well as inserting a linked object from a file; setting up user permissions; recording, running, and deleting macros; inserting subdocuments into a master document; creating an index; creating footnotes; creating bookmarks and cross-references; etc.
13
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.
None
Basic: Data entry; inputting data to create simple reports; using and creating simple formulas; etc.
Intermediate: All of the basic functions as well as using complex formulas; creating complex spreadsheets; using macros; etc.
Advanced: All of the intermediate functions as well as creating macros; extracting data from multiple sources and worksheets; creating charts and graphs; etc.
14
Select all the boxes for which you have experience and are proficient. If you have no experience and/or are not proficient with the listed technologies, select none. Upon interview, you may be required to demonstrate your level of proficiency.
None
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premier Pro
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Visio
Video Conferencing Software (Microsoft Teams, Skype, Zoom, BlueJeans, GoToMeeting, etc.)
Proprietary elections software
15
List your employment experience that qualifies you for the Election Assistant position with the County of Sacramento. For all experience listed, provide the following:
Employer(s)
Dates of employment(s)
Job title(s)
Detail your experience in the areas of customer relations, data entry, giving and receiving information on a daily basis, and/or recordkeeping. Ensure this information is also detailed on your application
Specific duties and responsibilities to support and further clarify the experience selected in response to all prior supplemental questions
Computer software used to execute your experience
Indicate if this was a paid or volunteer position
If you have no qualifying experience, type "None."
16
Select the one box that describes your current valid California Driver License.
None
I have the ability to immediately obtain a California Class C Driver License
I possess a California Class C Driver License or higher
I do not possess nor have the ability to obtain a California Class C Driver License
17
Information pertaining to a Forklift Certification and Physical Requirements of the position are listed under the General Qualifications Section on the job announcement.
Note: Some positions in this class require the incumbent to go through training and pass a forklift certification class (training & certification provided by department).
I have read, understand, and can meet the General Qualifications as stated on the job announcement.
18
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 where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, 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 understand that the County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment.
19
Some positions in this class may require the ability to speak, read, write, and/or translate in a language other than English. Select all the boxes for which you can fluently speak, read, and/or write. Check all boxes that apply.
None
ASL/American Sign Language
Arabic
Armenian
Burmese
Cambodian
Chinese
Farsi
Hmong
Japanese
Korean
Laotian
Mien
Punjabi
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Tagalog
Ukrainian
Vietnamese
20
If you would like to be considered for a position using a language 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: reading and translating written material; ability to communicate effectively; and familiarity with colloquialisms and dialects.
Check the one box that best describes your testing and/or certification status in a language other than English.
Yes, I would like to be tested
No, I would not like to be tested
I am already certified by the County of Sacramento
21
If you checked that you are already certified by the County of Sacramento, type the language(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 "N/A".
22
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
Required Question
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Address
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Phone
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Website
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