Senior Office Assistant I

Job Title

This is the highest level class in the general clerical series.

As a continuing primary responsibility, performs complex clerical work involving the analysis of a variety of source materials and a thorough familiarity with policies, procedures, terminology, and various applicable laws in order to obtain the necessary data;
Supervises the work of clerical assistants;
Compiles a variety of narrative and statistical reports, locating sources of information, devising forms to secure data, and determining proper format for finished report;
Answers questions and types correspondence that requires searching for and abstracting technical data and detailed explanation of laws, policies, or procedures, and refers only matters requiring policy decisions to immediate superior;
Originates and maintains various complex files and records;
Performs other difficult, independent, and technical clerical work requiring knowledge of the procedures and policies of the office or unit;
May direct and instruct student helpers in the performance of routine clerical and office duties.

Experience:

Three years of increasingly responsible clerical experience, or, one year at or equivalent to the level of Office Assistant III with the Conejo Valley Unified School District.

Education:

Persons with the experience, knowledge and abilities as stated are considered to have the necessary education.

Knowledge of:
Modern office methods, procedures and equipment, including the preparation of business correspondence and reports, filing, and standard office equipment operation;
The elements of English usage, spelling, grammar and arithmetic;
Basic techniques of supervision. Ability to:
Perform difficult and responsible clerical work, involving independent judgment and requiring accuracy and speed;
Make clear and comprehensive reports and keep difficult records;
Meet the public in situations requiring tact and poise;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Organize and supervise the work of a small number of clerical assistants;
Type at a rate of 45 words per minute from clear copy;
Operate a computer terminal and word processing equipment.

The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information;

a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 0410). Any applicant who attempts to directly contact individual Board Members with the intent of influencing the decision of the Board will be considered disqualified from candidacy for this position.