What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treasury Clerk position at City of Lompoc?
THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR A CURRENT BUDGETED FULL-TIME VACANCIES. Interested applicants must submit on-line application -- NO paper applications will be accepted.
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TENTATIVE TESTING DATE: 04/04/2025
The Treasury Clerk job class, the entry-level class of a series, which performs customer service, cash handling, and account clerical work involving the initiation and termination of municipal utility services, billing and payment for those services and payment for other City services. Incumbents generally have limited experience and perform routine tasks within clear guidelines; may work on more varied and difficult assignments, under close supervision, in preparation for assignment of Intermediate Treasury Clerk duties; and performs other specifically related work as required.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position follows a Monday through Friday work schedule and is fully on-site at an assigned work location. Remote or hybrid work options are not available. Schedules are dependent upon operational needs and are subject to change.
EXAMINATION PROCESS: Based upon screening of the City application, résumé, and responses to supplemental questions applicants whose qualifications best meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the examination process. This process may include, but is not limited to written examination, performance examination and/or panel interview, which consists of an evaluation of some of the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and job-related experience listed below. Those candidates who pass the examination process are placed on an eligibility list from which the final selection will be made.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position follows a Monday through Friday work schedule and is fully on-site at an assigned work location. Remote or hybrid work options are not available. Schedules are dependent upon operational needs and are subject to change.
EXAMINATION PROCESS: Based upon screening of the City application, résumé, and responses to supplemental questions applicants whose qualifications best meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the examination process. This process may include, but is not limited to written examination, performance examination and/or panel interview, which consists of an evaluation of some of the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and job-related experience listed below. Those candidates who pass the examination process are placed on an eligibility list from which the final selection will be made.
SELECTION PROCESS: As authorized by City policy, applicants being considered for hire in this position are subject to fingerprinting for purposes of investigating criminal history background, as part of the employment screening process. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination (based upon job-related physical standards) by a City-designated physician.
Failure in any one part of the examination or selection processes will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.
The following duties are typical of this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties and/or may be required to perform specific additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Assists customers in person and on the phone.
- Performs cashiering duties
- Accepts applications for new utility services and disconnections and prepares appropriate work orders.
- Audits meter readings and questions inconsistent readings.
- Inputs data to establish accounts.
- Corrects billing errors and closes accounts on computer.
- Audits bills.
- Stuffs envelopes.
- Arranges payment schedules for customers with past due accounts.
- Runs totals of cash and receipts.
- Posts appropriate accounts.
- Prepares listings of past due accounts.
- Receives customer complaints, referring to supervisor as appropriate.
- Prepares hand-written warrants, journal vouchers, and bank deposits.
- Operates switchboard.
- Performs other related work as required.
If you are unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, either with or without reasonable accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (805) 875-8208.
Include any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background is:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Some account clerical office experience with customer relations contact.
LICENSE REQUIRED: Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license may be required of some positions in this class.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Office equipment, procedures and practices.
- Business mathematics.
- Basic cashiering.
ABILITY TO:
- Make mathematical computations quickly and accurately.
- Make change and operate cash register.
- Operate a computer terminal.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Type accurately from clear copy.
- Work cooperatively with the public and co-workers.
- Learn to operate a computer terminal.
- Maintain accurate records and files.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL DEMANDS: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL: Strength: Light - Exert force to 20 pounds occasionally or 10 pounds frequently, or negligible force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Constantly finger/type. Frequently sit. Occasionally walk and stand. Rarely handle, grip, or grasp. Rarely extend neck upward, downward, and side to side. Rarely reach above, at, below shoulder level. Vision: Visual acuity which could be corrected sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position; average depth perception needed. Hearing: Ability to effectively hear/ comprehend oral instructions and communication.
MENTAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL: Work cooperatively and interact appropriately with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public; read/comprehend complex material; utilize complex math skills; utilize complex writing skills/ understand, remember and carry out detailed job instructions; respond quickly to changing priorities; make contact with the general public; communicate effectively orally; work under pressure; work within deadlines; train other workers.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work in a temperature-controlled office. Constantly work with computers and indoors. Frequently work alone and with others. Rarely work around machinery.
Salary : $3,548 - $4,439
