Administrative Assistant III - Clerk Recorder

Are you ready to make a real impact in your community? The Clerk-Recorder Department is hiring for an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant III to join our small-but-mighty team. Our team is dedicated to serving the public by providing timely processing, transparent procedures, and exceptional customer service. An ideal candidate for this role has experience working in customer service, an office environment, and/or performing detailed work with frequent interruptions. This is more than just an office job; it’s a chance to be part of democracy in action and to help preserve the official records that shape our county’s history. What You’ll Do Every day brings something new. You might: Help couples obtain and register marriage licenses. Assist families with birth and death certificates. Support property owners in recording or obtaining official records. Participate in voter registration, candidate filing, and election support. Provide friendly, professional customer service both in person and over the phone. Juggle multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Depending on experience, you could play a key role in both Clerk-Recorder and Elections functions. Why You’ll Love Working Here Being part of the Clerk-Recorder team means: Purpose: Every task you perform directly serves the public and supports our democratic process. Variety: From recordkeeping to elections, no two days are alike. Teamwork: You’ll work alongside a supportive, passionate, and dedicated team that values integrity and collaboration. Growth: Opportunities for advancement and training are available for motivated individuals. Job Perks: Offices in Downtown SLO Up to 4 Weeks of Vacation (DOE) Full Benefits - Click here! Other Incentives/Benefits - Click here! Click here to view detailed job description. For more information regarding the Clerk-Recorder department, please visit our website at Clerk-Recorder - County of San Luis Obispo . Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County. Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who is: Energized by serving the public and making a difference Skilled at multitasking and staying calm under pressure A clear and courteous communicator Adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment Detail-oriented with a “can-do” attitude Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus! Education and Experience A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes: Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D. certificate at the time of employment. AND Either A: One year of experience performing duties comparable to an Administrative Assistant II. Or B: Three years of experience performing a wide variety of clerical and administrative assistant duties including word-processing/computer experience. Licenses and Certificates Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver's license will be required at the time of appointment. Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca . Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us . Confidential inquiries are welcomed. For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov .