The Office of the District Attorney is responsible for attending court and conducting all local criminal prosecutions. The District Attorney is a State Constitutional Officer when prosecuting crimes defined under State Law. Additionally, the Office provides legal advice to all law enforcement agencies and provides training programs for their personnel; thus, increasing the probability of successful prosecutions. The mission of the Office is to promote justice, ensure that the rights of victims are upheld by treating them with dignity, respect and compassion, and aggressively and fairly prosecute those who violate the law. The Office employs individuals of high ethical standards, character, and professional courage. The Office is seeking a talented, self-directed Administrative Services Assistant.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.

Examples of Duties

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of fiscal management and budgeting.
• Application process and administration of external funding sources monies such as grants, revenue reimbursements, and bond issue.
• Principles and methods of supervision and management, including work planning, analysis, and organization; selection and evaluation of employees, and training.

• Supervise and/or perform budget planning activities, revenue
  forecasting and the administration of fiscal controls.
• Prepare effective reports, correspondence, and other written
  communications.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
  those encountered in the course of the work.
• Make presentations and represent the department to variety of boards, commissions, groups, other agencies and business, and the public.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Education:
Equivalent to bachelor’s level coursework in public administration, finance and budgeting, systems and procedures, or a related field.
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible administrative support and technical experience which included direct involvement in the provision of administrative services.

Additional Information

Required Conditions of Employment

• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.

BENEFITS:
Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the X Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing. NOTES:
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. The competitive selection process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application packet will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Channelle Ceralde, Senior Personnel Analyst at (831) 755-5162, or ceraldec@co.monterey.ca.us.