ABOUT GALT
Scheduled Salary increases:
Effective July 1, 2023 $21.88 - $26.85
Effective July 1, 2024 $22.54 - $27.66
Incorporated in 1946, Galt is a growing community with approximately 26,000 residents located approximately 20 miles south of Sacramento along Highway 99. The City is led by five elected council members, the Mayor being appointed.
Galt offers affordable housing with a small town atmosphere, perfect for raising young families as well as a great opportunity for new businesses.
The City is known for its annual Independence Day Celebration with fireworks and the Winter Bird Festival. We also offer the Galt Market, an open air market held every Tuesday and Wednesday offering great deals on fresh fruits and vegetables, clothing, home furnishings and much more.
Sports and Recreation are key to Galt's quality of life. Enhanced by its mild seasonal climate and numerous parks, Galt features a variety of activities for youth and adults such as t-ball, baseball, football, soccer, swimming and swim lessons, karate, exercise classes and many more choices to meet the needs of the community.
The City of Galt is located in the heart of the Delta Recreation Area in Northern, California. Thirty minutes away are the Sierra Foothills and the Sacramento Delta. Reno, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the CA coast are all within a two hour drive making Galt a recreational haven for boat lovers and outdoorsmen alike.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of general administrative, clerical, data entry, and customer service in the maintenance, processing, and distribution of Police records, including assisting in office support duties; performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the assigned supervisory staff. Exercises no supervision of staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a non-sworn classification that performs the full range of administrative support work in the following areas: customer service, processing, and distribution of Police records, and document preparation. Incumbents receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by additional clerical skills coursework and two (2) years of responsible general office clerical experience. Completion of related coursework in criminal justice and prior police related work experience and extensive public contact experience are desirable.
Licenses and Certifications:
- May require the possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed material and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTSEmployees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. The principal duties of this class are performed in a police station environment with exposure to criminal offenders, mentally ill individuals, and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases.
WORKING CONDITIONSMust be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background investigation, including fingerprinting.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please note, the City of Galt's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit an online City of Galt employment application by the final filing deadline;
- Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
- Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
- If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section.
- If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
- Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
- Supplemental documents such as resume, cover letter, and proof of education are recommended at the time of application submission. Documents should be submitted to the City of Galt as attachment(s) via online with the employment application.
Proof of Education: Proof of education such as college transcripts and degrees, licenses and certifications must be submitted by the final filing deadline to the City of Galt as an attachment(s) to the online application. Unofficial transcripts or copy of a diploma are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted before you will be considered for any positions.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the City of Galt employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire by the final filing deadline;
- Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
- Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
- A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) – Human Resources will evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement. The City may choose to rank, for qualifying purposes only, the most qualified applications submitted on the basis of the applicants' experience, education, training, and work history as it relates to the particular position, and may choose a reasonable number of applicants whom he or she determines would best fit the position and department needs. The chosen applicants shall then be given further examinations to obtain a score and ranking on the eligible list.
4. Oral Examination: The oral exam interview will consist of job-related questions. The Oral Interview is administered by the City of Galt.
5. Eligible List: Candidates who pass the Oral Examination will be placed in the candidate pool for one (1) year. You are not required to re-apply for this position if you have successfully passed the Oral Exam and your name is in the current candidate pool.
6. Background Process: If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal history check, and fingerprinting.