Office Assistant; General

Equal Opportunity Employer

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• Job Code: JC-509462
• Position #: -001
• Working Title: Receptionist
• Classification: OFFICE ASSISTANT (GENERAL)
• Salary Range A: $3,167.00 - $3,964.00
• Salary Range B: $3,480.00 - $4,357.00
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Los Angeles County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility: Chatsworth Regional Office

This position is located at our Regional office in Chatsworth, CA. The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDO) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). Our Mission:
To protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Our Vision:
All of California is thriving in a healthy environment. Our Core Values: DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.

Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians! Department Website:  DTSC Recruitment Survey:  to complete the DTSC recruitment survey.

Are you interested in a meaningful job and want to work toward building healthy, safe, and economically viable communities? Are you driven by protecting the environment and health of all Californians? Consider a career with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC.) We are located within the California Environmental Protection Agency network of agency partners that are committed to protecting all Californians and the environment.

We are looking for a highly motivated and adaptable individual to join our team.

• Answer, screen, and redirect main line calls for the Chatsworth Regional Office
• Greet visitors, determine the purpose of their visit, and direct them to the appropriate staff or conference room
• Maintain sign‑in/out sheets and issuance of visitor badges for emergency purposes
• Utilize Department of Toxic Substances Control’s (DTSC) e‑mail system to reserve, confirm, and maintain master schedules for all conference rooms in Chatsworth’s Regional Office
• Provide temporary access badges to staff and vendors and ensure they are returned in a timely manner by maintaining a list of temporary access badges that have not been returned
• Maintain security of the badges, checks, and keys ensuring they are secured and locked up nightly in the safe

• Strong front desk and customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite and outlook scheduling
• Mailroom experience
• Experience in reprographics operations
• Organizational skills and cross team collaboration
• 1 year of Clerical experience desired

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL).…