What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTERMEDIATE CLERK position at City of Burbank?
NOTE: We are continuously seeking qualified candidates for Intermediate Clerk across all City departments through this ongoing recruitment process. Candidates who pass all qualifying phases (minimum qualification review, written examination, and/or oral interview) will advance to the hiring department who will have access to a pool of candidates to initiate the selection process. Please note that the time frame for the recruitment timeline will vary, contingent upon when vacancies arise.
Any candidate who withdraws, fails to appear, or fails at any part of the testing process, will be subject to the 90-day waiting period for re-application for this position. Candidates will be removed from the ongoing candidate pool six (6) months from the dates of placement in the pool.
Under direction, to perform a variety of clerical and office work of average complexity; and to do related work as required.
Essential Functions
Performs routine clerical duties such as typing, proofreading, filing, operating office equipment, assisting the public, checking and recording information on records; types forms, letters, memoranda, statistical reports and other material from oral direction, rough draft, copy, notes, dictating equipment or other sources; reviews work for typographical and formatting errors; sorts and files documents and records by appropriate category; greets the public, in-person and over the telephone, responding to routine procedural and directional inquiries and/or referring to proper source of information; assists public at the counter with completing and processing various forms; checks and tabulates statistical data; assembles data and prepares reports using discretion to recognize and correct discrepancies; operates a computer terminal to enter, modify, or retrieve data; receives sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing correspondence; operates calculator, word processor, and other office equipment; in certain City departments will perform specialized duties such as preparing legal descriptions, making simple drawings, issuing licenses and permits, and writing receipts for fees.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of Modern office methods, procedures and equipment; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic arithmetic.
Ability to organize and maintain recordkeeping systems; understand and interpret written material; operate a variety of office equipment, including word processor and computer terminal; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training: One year of office clerical experience or completion of a full-time, six month business course in a recognized business school or six months of experience in the City’s Work Trainee program. Ability to type accurately from clear copy at a speed of 45 net words per minute.
Supplemental Information
A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent may be required at time of appointment.
Any candidate who withdraws, fails to appear, or fails at any part of the testing process, will be subject to the 90-day waiting period for re-application for this position. Candidates will be removed from the ongoing candidate pool six (6) months from the dates of placement in the pool.
Under direction, to perform a variety of clerical and office work of average complexity; and to do related work as required.
Essential Functions
Performs routine clerical duties such as typing, proofreading, filing, operating office equipment, assisting the public, checking and recording information on records; types forms, letters, memoranda, statistical reports and other material from oral direction, rough draft, copy, notes, dictating equipment or other sources; reviews work for typographical and formatting errors; sorts and files documents and records by appropriate category; greets the public, in-person and over the telephone, responding to routine procedural and directional inquiries and/or referring to proper source of information; assists public at the counter with completing and processing various forms; checks and tabulates statistical data; assembles data and prepares reports using discretion to recognize and correct discrepancies; operates a computer terminal to enter, modify, or retrieve data; receives sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing correspondence; operates calculator, word processor, and other office equipment; in certain City departments will perform specialized duties such as preparing legal descriptions, making simple drawings, issuing licenses and permits, and writing receipts for fees.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of Modern office methods, procedures and equipment; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic arithmetic.
Ability to organize and maintain recordkeeping systems; understand and interpret written material; operate a variety of office equipment, including word processor and computer terminal; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training: One year of office clerical experience or completion of a full-time, six month business course in a recognized business school or six months of experience in the City’s Work Trainee program. Ability to type accurately from clear copy at a speed of 45 net words per minute.
Supplemental Information
A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent may be required at time of appointment.