CLERK TYPIST III (ANIMAL CARE SERVICES)

CLERK TYPIST III

(ANIMAL

CARE SERVICES

) City of Long Beach - 4.1 Long Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $22.06 - $30.17 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Office supply management Practicing in a sourcing or procurement role Report preparation Spanish Staff supervision Correspondence management Inventory management Writing skills Filing Executive administrative support Mail distribution Purchase order management Mid-level Meeting scheduling Hiring Math Mail management Tagalog Interviewing Mail processing Typing Deposits Training Physical document handling Balancing end-of-day transactions Bank deposit preparation Khmer Office phone management Office record organization Full Job Description JOB This recruitment is anticipated to close on Thursday , June 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM, or when 150 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. The Animal Care Services Bureau is seeking qualified candidates interested in applying for a classified Clerk Typist III position. There is currently one (1) full-time opening. This position will work 40 hours per week, Wednesday through Sunday. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part-time staff and a budget of $85 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas. In 2019, the City of Long Beach implemented the Compassion Saves model of shelter operations which ensures that all healthy and treatable animals are saved. The mission of the Long Beach Animal Care Services Bureau is to ensure "Compassion Saves" by supporting the people and animals of our community through outreach, education, guidance, and support services. We protect shelter animals by creating an environment of care through enrichment and innovative programs, and by providing public safety and the humane treatment of animals to nearly 600,000 residents in five cities. With a staff of over 50 employees, and an annual operating budget of over $4.8 million, the Bureau will care for more than 6,000 live animals in 2025.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Directly assists the Superintendent with clerical support, scheduling meetings, note taking, answering emails/phone calls, etc. Handles purchase orders, supply ordering, and invoices, including preparing quotes for large purchases and report writing. Oversees voucher distribution to community members (pet and community cat spay and neuter vouchers) . Interfaces with Council and other Citywide departments on behalf of the Superintendent and/or Bureau Manager. Types forms, memos and correspondence. Establishes and maintains alpha, numeric and chronological files. Operates office machines. Makes mathematical computations. Interprets and applies departmental policies and procedures. Acts as receptionist by screening calls, receiving visitors and providing answers to inquiries. Opens and distributes mail. Interfaces with other departments, the public, vendors, and outside agencies in person or by telephone. Collects, disperses, deposits, and balances monies. Creates charts, graphs and forms. Takes inventory. May compose correspondence, write desk manuals, compile information, and prepare reports. May assist with interviewing, hiring, evaluating, or disciplining subordinates. May train and assign subordinates. Perform other related duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Interested candidates must complete an online application with responses to the supplemental application by the close of filing on Thursday , June 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM, or when 150 applications have been received, whichever occurs first . To be considered, applicants must submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-7008. The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act . You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act. The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov). The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7915.In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

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