Temporary Extra Help - Clerk

Summary

Whatcom County Health and Community Services Department is recruiting for a Temporary Extra Help Clerk.

This position supports other staff through performing a variety of general and routine office, basic bookkeeping, clerical support, cash handling, and customer service functions to facilitate public service and departmental activities. Other duties include internal and external communication, client reception, and preparation, recording and retrieval of data and information. The successful candidate must be able to work as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment and effectively prioritize.

Full-time for up to three months; additional part-time months possible.

Supervisor: Administrative Supervisor

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED AND three (3) years of progressively responsible general office, clerical and/or secretarial experience.

• Experience working with vital records is desirable.

• Experience with government agencies or environmental agencies is desirable.

• Spanish language fluency is desirable.

At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.