Department Secretary - Department Promotional Only (AG Department)
Salary : $36,816.00 - $60,432.00 Annually
Location : Colusa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00067
Department: Ag Commissioner
Division: Administrative Services
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics
The Department Secretary position with Colusa County's Ag Department offers an opportunity to provide essential secretarial, clerical, and administrative support to the department while assisting the public and coordinating daily office operations. For additional information, please click on the job description HERE.
This promotional opportunity is available to current regular employees within the Ag Department.
What's This Job All About?
To perform a wide variety of general secretarial and clerical duties in support of the Ag Department; coordinate meetings, maintain records, prepare correspondence, process routine administrative transactions, and provide general information and assistance to the public.
Supervision & Examples of Duties
Receives general supervision from management of supervisory staff.
May exercise technical and functional supervision over clerical staff.
Qualifications
Experience and Training Guidelines-Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of responsible secretarial and clerical experience.
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized secretarial or clerical course work.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Colusa.
You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Please be detailed in the job duties of your work history to clearly demonstrate the duties that are relevant to the position in which you are applying.
All sections of the application MUST be completed. Required documents such as a resume, cover letter, references, and any position-specific certifications must be attached and are not accepted in place of completing the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. As your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
Application materials are the property of the County of Colusa and will not be returned.
It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in a missed notification of exams or interviews.
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:
For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit
Email the Human Resources Department at or call 530-458-0420.
Addtional Information:
Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
ALL Colusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies.
Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications.
The county participates in E-Verify.
Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section 21221 (h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2026 Benefit Summary
01
Are you currently employed by Colusa County Ag Department? This is a departmental promotional opportunity open to current Colusa County employees of the Ag department only.
02
Do you have at least two years of responsible secretarial and clerical experience? (NOTE: This experience MUST be included on your official application.)
03
Have you completed the equivalent of twelfth-grade education supplemented by specialized secretarial or clerical coursework? (NOTE: This education and coursework MUST also be included on your official application.)
Required Question
Location : Colusa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00067
Department: Ag Commissioner
Division: Administrative Services
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics
The Department Secretary position with Colusa County's Ag Department offers an opportunity to provide essential secretarial, clerical, and administrative support to the department while assisting the public and coordinating daily office operations. For additional information, please click on the job description HERE.
This promotional opportunity is available to current regular employees within the Ag Department.
What's This Job All About?
To perform a wide variety of general secretarial and clerical duties in support of the Ag Department; coordinate meetings, maintain records, prepare correspondence, process routine administrative transactions, and provide general information and assistance to the public.
Supervision & Examples of Duties
Receives general supervision from management of supervisory staff.
May exercise technical and functional supervision over clerical staff.
Qualifications
Experience and Training Guidelines-Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of responsible secretarial and clerical experience.
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized secretarial or clerical course work.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Colusa.
You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Please be detailed in the job duties of your work history to clearly demonstrate the duties that are relevant to the position in which you are applying.
All sections of the application MUST be completed. Required documents such as a resume, cover letter, references, and any position-specific certifications must be attached and are not accepted in place of completing the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. As your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
Application materials are the property of the County of Colusa and will not be returned.
It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in a missed notification of exams or interviews.
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:
For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit
Email the Human Resources Department at or call 530-458-0420.
Addtional Information:
Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
ALL Colusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies.
Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications.
The county participates in E-Verify.
Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section 21221 (h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2026 Benefit Summary
01
Are you currently employed by Colusa County Ag Department? This is a departmental promotional opportunity open to current Colusa County employees of the Ag department only.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have at least two years of responsible secretarial and clerical experience? (NOTE: This experience MUST be included on your official application.)
- Yes
- No
03
Have you completed the equivalent of twelfth-grade education supplemented by specialized secretarial or clerical coursework? (NOTE: This education and coursework MUST also be included on your official application.)
Required Question