Job details
Salary $4,109 - $4,994 a month job type full-time temporary
Full job description
About us
At the county of marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “i work for the county of marin.” discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture hereRead on to find out more about this opportunity:
About the rental assistance program: the county of marin was awarded federal and state emergency rental assistance funds to help low-income marin households impacted by covidThe rental assistance team, coordinated through our emergency operations center and community development agency, is comprised of staff from the county of marin and several community partners and provides remote assistance to both tenants and landlords seeking information about the program and the application processMore information about the program can be found here.
About the position
The county of marin is seeking full-time, temporary-contingent county services worker ii’s to serve as rental assistance specialists within the emergency rental assistance programThis is an exceptional opportunity to assist and support members of marin county’s communities who are seeking resources during these challenging timesWhile this is a fast-paced and high-volume assignment, the work can be rewarding and meaningfulDuties for this assignment include:
Calling applicants and assisting them with completing applications
Assisting landlords with the online application and answering questions
Providing technical support to applicants navigating relevant websites
Reviewing applications for approval by supervisor
Organizing and entering the information in an online platform
Following up by phone or email for additional information or documents
There are multiple full-time positions availableThese are remote, work-from-home assignments; however, county services worker ii’s in this assignment may be required to report to county facilities to pick up or drop off equipment, process paperwork or work at program-related events on an as-needed basisReliable internet access is required for remote assignments.
These temporary assignments are anticipated to last six months but could end sooner or be extended depending on the needs of the departmentTemporary/contingent assignments are not eligible for county provided fringe benefits, except for coverage in compliance with the affordable care act and through workers compensation and unemployment insurance.
About you
The highly qualified candidate has excellent communication skills and thrives in a fast-paced work environmentThey are highly organized, have exceptional attention to detail, strong time management skills, and are proactive in their approach to their workIn addition, the ideal candidate has a demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment, and develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, and the public.
The ideal candidate adapts quickly to new technology and possesses intermediate to advanced skills in excel, powerpoint and wordBilingual proficiency in spanish is highly desirable.
About the process
Please note: the first 30 qualified candidates meeting minimum qualifications will continue to the next step in the recruitment process and have their application materials reviewedApplicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment processPlease be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach youYou may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and eligible list: depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates` names will be placed on the eligible list.
Vaccination status: pursuant to the marin county public health’s local public health order, all county employees must confirm their vaccination statusIf an employee has been vaccinated they must submit verificationEmployees that have not been vaccinated must indicate that as wellAll employees are currently required to wear face coverings whether vaccinated or not.
Disaster service workers: all county of marin employees are designated disaster service workers through state and local law (california government code section 3100-3109)Employment with the county requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effectEmployees are required to complete all disaster service worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency
