Clerical Assistant

Do you enjoy administrative work and want a seasonal, part-time position? If so, consider applying for the Clerical Assistant position with the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office. The Clerical Assistant position is a seasonal, part-time position (no benefits) and a preferred hiring rate of $14.93 per hour. The ideal candidate for this position will perform various administrative duties in an office setting. As the Clerical Assistant, you'll: Receive, process, and prepare data for a variety of records and reports; Maintain files and perform basic research; Assess and prepare vehicle and business personal property tax billings; Access the Department of Motor Vehicles database to add and delete vehicles within the jurisdiction; Check and review a variety of data for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to established standards and procedures; Operate a variety of office equipment in the performance of the job duties, including a computer, fax machine, copier, and calculator.

Physical Requirements:

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED with coursework in typing and minimal clerical experience. As the ideal candidate, you'll have: General knowledge of: Record keeping terminology and methods; Modern office practices and of standard office and accounting equipment.

The ability to:

Make arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately; Prepare and maintain detailed financial records and reports; Operate personal computers and related software, hardware and peripheral equipment; Work as a member of a team; Perform in a high-paced, multi-task environment; Understand and follow oral and written instructions; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, associates, and the general public. Successful applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check and must receive satisfactory results.

Application Deadline:

In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history, by 5:00pm on May 4, 2026. All required fields on the online employment application must be completed, including your education history and work experience. Incomplete applications and applications with verification(s) of no prior education and/or work history will not be considered. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status. The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.