Clerk I/II/III

The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Clerk.

There is currently one part-time Clerk I vacancy in the Recreation Department.

Clerk positions perform work at varying levels of complexity:

• Clerk I ($17.17 - $21.91 per hour) performs a variety of less difficult and routine clerical duties. 
• Clerk II ($18.99 - $24.24 per hour) performs a variety clerical tasks of average difficulty.
• Clerk III ($20.82 - $26.58 per hour) performs difficult clerical work, requiring the exercise of considerable initiative and judgment, within the framework of City of Redding department policies and procedures.

Clerk I

• Provide assistance and clerical support.
• Greet the general public and answer telephone calls.
• Type routine correspondence, reports, etc.
• Post employees' payroll time on-line or manually.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Perform basic automated data entry.
• Duplicate and collate materials.
• Perform routine filing.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification.

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 Clerk II

• Prepare a variety of materials, i.e., memos, letters, forms, and other documents using typewriter or computer.
• Greet the public and answer inquiries about routine procedures and policies. Answer the telephone and provide information as permitted. Communicate with field personnel via radio or telephone.
• Post a variety of information to various types of records.
• Prepare and maintain files.
• Proofread forms, letters, reports, records, applications, and other materials for accuracy, completion, and conformance with established procedures.
• Perform basic mathematics.
• Prepare records and reports.
• Operate standard office equipment
• Process employees' timesheets on-line or manually.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification.

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Clerk III

• Process a variety of forms and other documents calling for review or development of data, and the use of clerical procedural steps calling for thorough knowledge of program structure.
• Employ word-processing, data-base, and other software applications.
• Coordinate and/or review the work of clerical employees.
• Set up, prepare, organize, and maintain files and complex filing systems.
• Schedule appointments and assist the public and City staff in the office or by the telephone.
• Act as a liaison with other agencies, City departments or the public with regard to policies and procedures of the division or department in which the position is located.
• Train or assist in the training of employees.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Process payroll information.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification.

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• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of operation of standard office machines
• Knowledge of basic computer operation
• Knowledge of basic math
• Knowledge of basic English usage, spelling, punctuation
• Knowledge of alphabetic and numeric filing procedures
• Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees
• Ability to perform a variety of basic clerical skills, and demonstrate tact, courtesy, and cooperation in handling the public and all those with whom the employee comes into contact in the performance of duties
• Ability to perform data entry with a high degree of accuracy and speed

Education and Experience

• Typical education would include a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Typical experience would include 1-3 years of relevant clerical experience depending on the classification.

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You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.

Examination Process: An online written examination will be administered. This recruitment will add to an eligibility list and may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

If you are a current City of Redding Employee and took and passed the Clerk examination on or after October 2020, you are not required to retest and may retain your prior score, OR, if you prefer, you may retest to receive a new score. You will not have the option of retesting and keeping the better of the two scores. Your name may remain on the eligibility list for a period of five years before you will be required to test again, unless significant changes are made to the examination.  Either way, you must select the appropriate box on the supplemental question that asks to either "Retest" or "Retain" your previous score. 

Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:

• Positive past employment references
• Review of a driver history record
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 or older)
• Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test

 Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Salary : $43,308 - $55,284