About Company
Forged from a long line of tradition, Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District (Metro Fire) provides professional and compassionate protection, education and service to all-risk emergency hazards and incidents. The District was formed in 2000 through the final consolidation of 16 predecessor departments in the Sacramento region. The combined District now consists of approximately 700 employees and serves an area encompassing 359 square miles that include Sacramento and Placer counties. Metro Fire is the seventh largest fire agency in the State of California.
We are looking for a Office Technician to join our team
Duties / Knowledge & Skills
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
- Answers phones and or/assists the public or others which may include taking messages, responding to questions or requests for assistance, screening and referring to sources of information, providing forms and explaining procedures for completion.
- Performs a variety of routine clerical support functions related to the activities and operations of the District.
- Uses a keyboard to perform simple typing of memos, form letters and other standardized documents or to enter, access and retrieve information from automated systems; operate other standard office machines and equipment.
- Receives, opens, sorts, and distributes mail.
- Uses personal computer and/or computer terminal for input, verification, and retrieval of information; may generate routine reports.
- Process documents or materials including such tasks as sorting, collating, batching, labeling, reproducing, routing, and stocking supplies.
- Maintains a variety of computerized and/or manual records and files, logs, and other forms of information; compiles and organizes data; determines document classification; generates routine, statistical, and special reports.
- Reviews documents to verify accuracy and completeness; gathers and organizes information from a variety of sources; proofreads or reviews documents to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Prepares bills, orders, notes, receipts, permits, licenses; performs basic arithmetic operations; receives fees when the amount is readily obtainable by simple computations, or from fixed schedules; posts data, and keeps records.
- Provides support services to one or more employees, including such tasks as scheduling appointments and meetings, maintaining calendars and screening mail.
- Performs difficult to complex issues or problem research, which may involve compilation of information including numerical data. Regularly handles material of a confidential nature.
- Interprets material received into the work area for priority and program responsibility.
- Has a high level of contact with District managers/supervisors involving requirements for discretion and ability to answer questions related to the work area.
- Acts as an advisor to District supervisors or managers regarding District program practices and procedures.
- Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and a physical to include a drug screen.
The education or experience requirements may be modified or waived at the sole discretion of the Fire Chief. At least one of the education or experience requirements must be met; both requirements cannot be modified or waived. The Sacramento Metro Fire District Board of Directors shall be notified of any such modifications or waivers.
Age: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Education And Experience
Education must be obtained through a post secondary institution currently accredited by any accreditation body recognized by either the Counsel for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the United States Department of Education.
Required
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certificate.
- Two (2) years of experience that would be applicable to the required essential functions of the position.
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