Vital Statistics Technician The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time Vital Statistics Technician position in the Clerk-Recorder branch of the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections Department. This recruitment will accept a maximum of 75 applications. The posting will close automatically once this limit is reached and may close sooner than the listed final close date. The Vital Statistics Technician position within the Clerk-Recorder branch of Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections Office Department (ACE) provides excellent customer service to the public, funeral homes, and other government agencies. Technician assist in the processing of certified copies of vital records, Official Records requests, filing Fictitious Business Name Statements (FBN), mailing Official Records, and other various clerical functions. This position is responsible for following established local and State Vital Statistics laws, rules, and procedures for registering and maintaining birth, death, and fetal death records in the County. Lastly, this position assists in processing Burial Permits, Out of Hospital Births, and Non-communicable disease letters. Incumbents may occasionally work outside of normal business hours (including but not limited to weekends / holidays) on a periodic / back-up basis. The ideal candidate for this position must have a desire to provide superior customer service, and be an open-minded, positive, and collaborative team player. They must have strong organizational skills and be a hardworking, motivated individual. Strong multi-tasking skills are needed as incumbents will need to handle multiple tasks and assignments concurrently. They must possess the ability to operate computers and other equipment, keep information confidential, have strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills. It is preferred the incumbent be bilingual in another language in addition to English. Interested applicants should submit a County of Yolo online employment application and complete responses to the required supplemental questions, as soon as possible as a maximum of 75 applications will be accepted. For additional important and detailed information, see the Application & Selection Process section of this job announcement. The minimum qualifications required for a candidate to proceed in the selection process are as follows:
Education: Graduation from high school or possession of a valid G.E.D. certificate; AND
Experience:
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible clerical experience which includes entering, retrieving, and compiling statistics from a management information system. Verification of Education: Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official / unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma that list the student's name, institution name, field of study, and date the degree was awarded. For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation. Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following: A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit, and grade. All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The following is a tentative schedule of steps that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice. Screen for Minimum Qualifications Screen for Best Qualified, if applicable Department Selection Interviews Reference Checks Conditional Job Offer Pending Pre-Employment ExamsDrug & Alcohol Screen Department of Justice LiveScanConfirmed Job Offer
Contact Information:
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.gov or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required. Yolo County, a place where YOU belong! The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community. Come join us! This is where YOU belong. The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance CalPERS Retirement Deferred Compensation Plans Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave Holidays & Floating Holidays Disability PlansSocial Security & Medicare
