Food taster

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of clerical support activities which may include: providing information and assistance to the public, preparing and processing forms and documents, maintaining records and files, and operating a multi-line phone system and a personal computer. Office Assistants may act as a lead to a work group and perform specialized duties for the specific department in which they work.

The Office Assistant classification utilizes a broad banding concept which encompasses the entry-level through the experienced-level positions. Incumbents are expected to perform a wide variety of tasks and exercise independent judgment commensurate with their level of experience and expertise.

Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of clerical or secretarial experience in an office environment operating personal computers with word processing and spreadsheet software, multi-line telephones and providing information and assistance to the public, or completion of a formal clerical or office professional training program.