Clerk Typist I/II - City of Bakersfield, CA : Job Details

Description

CURRENT VACANCIES ARE IN THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS/DIVISIONS: Recreation and Parks Department.

THE POSITION: Clerk Typist I: Under immediate supervision, performs routine and repetitive typing and clerical duties; and performs other work as required. Clerk Typist II: Under general supervision, performs general typing and a variety of moderately difficult clerical work; and performs other work as required.

Representative Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Clerk Typist I - Types letters, reports, case records, invoices, requisitions, and other material from copy or draft; may type from machine transcription; sorts and files papers, bills, receipts, and a variety of documents; searches files for specified information; receives and routes correspondence; receives the public and provides routine factual information; Clerk Typist II - Prepares and types agendas, reports, and similar documents for departmental purposes; maintains ledger records of departmental credits, provides procedural and specific information on unit work cases or assignments; directs calls to department units; issues permits and licenses. For a full job description, please click here: Clerk Typist I and Clerk Typist II

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application, typing certificate, and supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

Clerk Typist I:

* Graduated from high school or attained a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test, OR

* An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.

Clerk Typist II:

* In addition to the above, experience in responsible and varied clerical and typing work

Highly Desirables:

* Bilingual Certified

* Customer Service Experience

* Program Coordination Experience

* Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT: Applicants MUST submit a copy of a current typing certificate dated within the last two years of the filing deadline certifying 40 NET WORDS PER MINUTE. Note: We WILL accept typing certificates obtained on-line. Click here for typing certificate locations.

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

EXAMINATION: ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): January 23-24, 2025 (Tentative)

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

* Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit

* Fire Safety Unit

* Police Safety Unit

* General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)

VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit.

1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.

5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.

14+ years of service: 20 days per year.

VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:

1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)

5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)

16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)

HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.

SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the City's Employee Benefit website for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement website for additional information.

01

Do you possess a High School diploma or G.E.D?

* Yes

* No

02

Please indicate your highest level of clerical experience.

* None

* Less than six months

* Six months to one year

* More than one year

03

Do you possess a typing certificate certifying a minimum of 40 NET words per minute or more dated within two years of the filing deadline? (Note: You must attach a copy of your typing certificate or your application will be denied.)

* Yes

* No

04

Please check the areas below that you have experience in:

* Answering phones / directing incoming phone calls

* Greeting and directing office guests

* Sorting and filing

* Composing correspondence, reports, and other documents

* Scheduling appointments / meetings

* Program coordinating experience

* Customer service experience

* None of the Above

05

Regarding question #4, please describe your experience with any of the boxes that you checked. If you do not have this experience, please write None.

06

Please check the areas below that you have experience in:

* Excel Spreadsheet logs

* Invoice Processing

* Accounts Receivable

* None of the above

07

Regarding question #6, please describe your experience for any of the boxes that you checked. If you do not have this experience, please write None.

08

I understand that all future correspondence from the City with regards to this recruitment, will be via e-mail provided on my application. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your e-mail spam filter allows you to receive messages from [email protected]. Note: All City examination notices are also available via your Government Jobs profile

* Yes

* No

09

I understand that I must submit a RESUME and a TYPING CERTIFICATE showing a minimum of 40 NET words per minute (dated within the last two years of the filing deadline) with my application by the filing deadline for my application to be accepted. You may upload the resume and typing certificate to your on-line application; submit in person to the Human Resources Department, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email them to [email protected] or Fax them to (661)###-####. When delivering, emailing, or faxing the documents, please reference the recruitment name and number (i.e., Clerk Typist I/II #02265) and submit to the attention of Sandy Duncan).

* Yes

* No

Required Question

Agency City of Bakersfield

Address 1600 Truxtun Avenue

Bakersfield, California, 93301

Phone (661) ###-####

(661) ###-####

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