Part-Time Clerical Support

The City of Hanford is seeking to fill one (1) vacancy in the Recreation and Community Services Department. To provide clerical support to City of Hanford Administration department and divisions; may also fill-in as needed for other City departments. This position works a maximum of 1000 hours in a fiscal year and affords no benefits. A typing certificate verifying 35 wpm, dated within six (6) months of application submittal must be uploaded with online application (online typing certificates are NOT accepted). Duties may include, but are not limited to responding to requests for information from the general public, or other internal departments, and employees; answering routine questions, directing visitors to appropriate locations. Also performs various clerical duties, utilizing standard office equipment, to include: screening incoming calls, taking and transmitting messages; distributing mail, making photocopies, typing, document scanning, and filing. Types, enters data, or word processes routine documents and information; compiles data for routine reports. May receive, sort, and distribute a variety of correspondence, records, and information to appropriate personnel and the general public. Also, may process a variety of forms and paperwork, using established procedures; files documents alphabetically, numerically, or by other prescribed method; and may perform other duties of a similar nature or level as required.

Training and Experience:

High School Diploma, or G.E.D. Typical qualifying experience is one year of progressively responsible clerical experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. The typical qualifying entrance background is six (6) months of typing and general clerical experience.

License and Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license may be required, depending on assignment.

Knowledge of:

Safe work practices; Inventory maintenance principles; Spelling and grammar principles Basic filing and recordkeeping principles; Modern office procedures; Basic mathematical concepts; Customer service principles Ability to : Type 35 words per minute on a computer terminal keyboard; Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities; Communicate effectively orally and in writing; Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software.

Skills :

Filing and typing; Providing customer service; Prioritizing work; Performing multiple tasks simultaneously; Entering information into a database; Maintaining various records and files; Communications, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. A typing certificate verifying 35 wpm, dated within six (6) months of application submittal must be uploaded with online application (online typing certificates are NOT accepted). The application screening will involve a competitive evaluation of relevant education, training, and work experience, followed by a written examination and/or an interview before an Oral Board to identify the most qualified candidates. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee applicants an interview, and the screening committee's decision is final . Candidates deemed eligible for appointment to the position will be placed on the City's Certified Eligibility List. Applicants will receive written notification regarding the results of all phases of the recruitment process leading up to the establishment of the Eligibility List, if applicable.