CLERK TYPIST I-IV

Salary : $18.79 - $32.06 Hourly

Location : City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type : Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number : D04AN-25

Department : Multiple Departments - (CL)

Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 7 / 2025 4 : 30 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Friday, January 24, 2025, through 4 : 30 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2025.

Some positions in the Police Department may qualify for a Recruitment Incentive of up to $6,000. Some positions in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department may qualify for a Recruitment Incentive of up to $6,000. For more information on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please click here

VACANCY INFORMATION :

Police Records Technician - Currently there are four (4) Grade level III vacancies in the Records Division. This position is required to work nights or graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasionally flex hours.

Animal Care Clerk - Currently there are two (2) Grade level I positions in the Animal Care Services Bureau. This position is required to work weekends, including Saturday and Sunday (work schedule is Wednesday through Sunday) and holidays. Must be willing to work in an animal shelter environment.

The classification is used in the following departments : Airport, City Manager, Community Development, Economic Development, Financial Management, Fire, Harbor, Health and Human Services, Long Beach Utilities Parks, Recreation and Marine, Police, Public Works, and Technology and Innovation.

SALARY INFORMATION : IAMAW

Grade I - $18.791 - $25.445 Hourly

Grade II - $20.238 - $27.452 Hourly

Grade III - $21.795 - $29.806 Hourly

Grade IV - $23.458 - $32.059 Hourly

ACE - Confidential

Grade II - $20.330 - $27.578 Hourly

Grade III - $22.895 - $29.943 Hourly

Grade IV - $23.567 - $32.207 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under supervision, Clerk Typists perform a wide variety of general office clerical tasks which may include, filing alphabetically and numerically; compiling information for use in reports; making mathematical calculations; performing reprographic functions; assisting with the processing of financial transactions; provides customer service to the public, either in person or on the telephone; and other duties as required. In addition, Clerk Typists perform increasingly difficult and responsible clerical duties such as typing forms, memos and correspondence; creating charts, graphs, and forms and preparing reports.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

A Keyboarding Skill Certificate from an approved government, employment, or training agency recognized by the Civil Service Department and obtained within the last 12 months displaying ability to type at a minimum net speed of 30 wpm (proof required)

• Civil Service Department continues to accept and receive a 5-minute keyboarding skills certificate obtained online during the past 12 months.

Typing Certificate Resources

Positions in the Police Department require the ability to pass a thorough background investigation.

Some positions may require working nights or graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasionally flex hours.

A valid driver's license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, may be required for some assignments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Police Department Ability to understand law enforcement practices and basic operations of police record functions, police procedures, rules, regulations, terminology and law enforcement codes; the processes related to the release of data and reports to the public and other agencies; the ability to interpret the Rules and Regulations of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) is desired for positions in the Records Division.

Parks, Recreation, and Marine Experience working or volunteering in an animal shelter or in an animal welfare organization in a lead capacity is desired.

Bilingual / biliterate skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) is desired for some positions.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Application Packet.............................................................................Qualifying

Occupational Written Examination....................................................100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veteran's DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

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

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. D04AN-25 SR : CT CSC 1 / 22 / 25

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include :

INSTRUCTIONS : The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume").Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline.Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7 : 30 AM through 4 : 00 PM, Monday through Friday or email civilservice@longbeach.gov and include CLERK TYPIST I-IV in the subject line. Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE : A Keyboarding Skill Certificate from an approved government, employment, or training agency recognized by the Civil Service department and obtained within the last 12 months displaying the ability to type at a minimum net speed of 30 WPM is required .The Civil Service Department continues to accept and receive a 5-minute keyboarding skills certificate obtained online during the past 12 months.Do you currently possess a valid Keyboarding Skills Certificate?

All required documents must be included with the application packet at the time of filing. All documents and proofs must be uploaded to the online application before "submitting" the application. (Note : if you are having trouble uploading your documents, contact the Civil Service Department as soon as possible during normal business hours for assistance (562) 570-6202.) I understand a Keyboarding Certificate must be included with the application packet at the time of filing.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : (OPTIONAL)Bilingual / Biliterate skills (Spanish, Khmer, Tagalog, and American Sign Language) proficiency is desirable for some positions. Indicate, by checking the appropriate box or boxes, if you can speak and understand any of the languages listed below. This information will not be used to determine whether or not you are accepted for further testing. In the event that bilingual skills are required for a particular position, you will be contacted regarding your interest in testing for bilingual skill certification.

POSITION INFORMATION : (OPTIONAL)The following departments currently use this classification (position). Some departments have special requirements. Please review the list of departments and answer the question below. Police : Police Records Technician - This position is required to work nights or graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasionally flex hours.The ability to understand law enforcement practices and basic operations of police record functions, police procedures, rules, regulations, terminology and law enforcement codes; the processes related to the release of data and reports to the public and other agencies; the ability to interpret the Rules and Regulations of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) is desired for positions in the Records Division. Parks, Recreation and Marine : Animal Care Clerk - This position is required to work weekends, including Saturday and Sunday (work schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, dayshift) and holidays. Must be willing to work in an animal shelter environment.Experience working or volunteering in an animal shelter or in an animal welfare organization is desired for this position.Please indicate by checking the appropriate box or boxes, which departments you would like to be considered for :

Desirable Continued : (OPTIONAL) Police : Police Records Technician The following are desirable for some positions in the Records Division : The ability to understand law enforcement practices and basic operations of police record functions, police procedures, rules, regulations, terminology, and law enforcement codes; the processes related to the release of data and reports to the public and other agencies; the ability to interpret the Rules and Regulations of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) is desired for positions in the Records Division.If you have experience with law enforcement practices and basic operations of police record functions, please list your experience below.Please follow the format below for each work experience held.1) Employer Name 2) Your Job Title 3) Dates of Employment (mo / year to mo / year)4) Total average hours per week5) Duties performed for position held

Desirable Continued : (OPTIONAL) Parks, Recreation, and Marine : Animal Care Clerk The following are desirable for some positions in the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department : Experience working or volunteering in an animal shelter or in an animal welfare organization is desired for this position.If you have experience working or volunteering in an animal shelter or in an animal welfare organization please your experience below.Please follow the format below for each work experience held.1) Employer Name 2) Your Job Title 3) Dates of Employment (mo / year to mo / year)4) Total average hours per week5) Duties performed for position held

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS : By answering "yes", I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing online. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at time of filing will result in the application being considered incomplete.Proofs may include the following :

For information on evaluation services :

By answering "yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and / or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

By answering "Yes" and submitting this application, I certify that I understand and acknowledge the following statements : 1) I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; 2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.I understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.

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Salary : $23,567 - $32,207