CLERK TYPIST I-III - FRONT DESK OFFICE SUPPORT

DESCRIPTION

City Manager's Office is now recruiting for the position of Clerk Typist III. This recruitment is anticipated to close on May 19th, 2026, at 11:59 PM OR when 100 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

The City Manager's Office is recruiting for a full-time, unclassified Clerk Typist I-III position to provide clerical and administrative support for the City Manager's Front Office/Reception area. The Office is responsible for implementing policies set by the City Council and providing oversight for all City Manager departments to ensure the efficient delivery of services. The Office coordinates closely with the elective offices and the semi-autonomous departments (Water and Harbor). The Office is responsible for City Council support, intergovernmental relations, public affairs, special events and filming, the Office of Equity, the Office of Cannabis Oversight, the Office of Sustainability and Climate Change, and the Office of Homeless and Strategic Partnerships. This position is a great opportunity for an individual who is customer service-driven, self-motivated, a team player, and interested in working in a demanding, fast-paced, highly rewarding environment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Greet members of the public, clients, vendors, and City employees at the 10th Floor Reception desk.
• Answer telephone calls for the City Manager's Office and the Human Resources Department.
• Place orders for office supplies.
• Distribute incoming mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Files and organizes sensitive and confidential documents.
• Enter Direct Payments (DP) and Invoices using MUNIS (Financial Software).
• Perform various types of data entry.
  • City Manager Signature Document Tracking.
  • Accounts Payable.

• Scan and deliver signed contracts back to other departments' points of contact.
• Provide back-up to the Office's administrative support team.
• Perform other related duties as required.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE:

• Ability to effectively interact with the public and City staff, including executive management staff, and provide excellent customer service.
  
• Ability to work independently, be proactive, and learn quickly.
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Ability to handle confidential issues in a professional manner.
• Ability to monitor and filter multiple email accounts to establish contact and action items.
• Ability to exercise strong judgment in carrying out responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain composure when dealing with difficult individuals.
• Ability to be punctual, flexible, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Available from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to type neatly and accurately at a rate of 40 words per minute.
• Ability to file in alphabetical and numerical order.
• Ability to make simple mathematical computations.
• Ability to correct errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the public.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible clerical experience, including frontline customer service interactions.
• Extensive experience using a personal computer and business software (Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel).
• Bilingual in Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog.
• NotaryPublic Experience.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants must file an application online with a cover letter and resume in PDF format attached, by Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The materials submitted will be thoroughly reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be best suited for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which will include an interview by a selection panel and may include a performance and/or writing exercise.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. 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 https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7008.

For technical support with your government jobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

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:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 5/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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