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Senior Office Assistant

Job Summary

The County of San Diego has current openings for

Senior Office Assistant

Interviews for the Dept of Environmental Health & Quality will be held the week of June 1, 2026. Job offers for selected candidates will be made on or before June 19, 2026.

Interviews for Self-Sufficiency Services will be held the week of May 25, 2026. Job offers for selected candidates will be made on or before June 12, 2026.

This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $50,897.60 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

Future Salary Increases:

** June 2026 – 4.73% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.23% Market Adjustment)

** June 2027 – 4.23% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the- Board + 1.23% Market Adjustment)

Senior Office Assistants are first-line supervisors in large clerical and administrative support units. They perform complex support assignments that require a thorough knowledge of a department's operating policy and procedures. Senior Office Assistants typically supervise daily clerical operations in high-volume customer service centers that serve diverse populations in a public-facing environment. They are often responsible for handling the most complex and challenging problems.

This position can be the next step in your career path. Click the following link for a complete job description including examples of qualifying education and experience, working conditions, and more information regarding the position.

The current vacancies are in the Dept of Environmental Health & Quality, Self-Sufficiency Services, and the District Attorney's One Safe Place and CARE Center; however, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other departments.

Hiring Process and Timeline

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Please note that dates are approximate and are dependent upon the successful completion of each step of the process.

Job Offer and Background Process begins: shortly after the interviews. Note: current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of background or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Education and Experience
Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Qualifying education/experience:

Two (2) years of experience as an Office Assistant in the County of San Diego; OR,
Two (2) years of journey-level clerical/administrative support experience; OR,
One (1) year clerical supervisory and/or lead experience in an office setting.

Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or Supplemental Questionnaire.

Conditions of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a nine (9) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

Veteran’s Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information.

Military Skills Translator
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the Military Skills Translator to access the tool.

The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) (Download PDF reader).

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.

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