City of Bakersfield

  • Clerk Typist I - Temporary

  • CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CA
  • Bakersfield, California United States View Map

Job Description

Description

$18.83/hr.

Representative Duties

  • Performs routine and repetitive typing and clerical duties such as typing letters, reports, invoices, etc.
  • Receive and route correspondence and/or incoming mail
  • Sorts and file various documents
  • Interact with office staff and public and may provide routine information
  • Answer and transfer incoming telephone calls to appropriate staff
  • Ability to spell correctly, use good English, and make simple arithmetical computations
  • Ability to operate a variety of office equipment which may include word processing, personal computers, copy and fax machines
  • Performs other work as required


Minimum Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:
  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Six (6) months of responsible and varied clerical experience
  • Minimum typing proficiency of 40 net words per minute ( must submit typing certificate with application, dated within last two years)


Examination (Weighted: 100%)

HOW TO APPLY:
  • Only one application required.
  • Submit City Application for Temporary Employment and required typing certificate online at https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/211/Temporary-Job-Listings or in-person to the Human Resources Department, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA. 93301 - (661) 326-3773. NOTE: Typing Certificates obtained on-line are acceptable.
  • Read and follow all instructions on the application. Provide all requested information. Explain all gaps in employment. Be sure to detail your relevant experience .
  • Due to limited resources, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. Be assured that all applications are reviewed and remain on file for six months. Qualified applications are referred to the hiring department as openings occur. The hiring department will interview qualified applicants and make the hiring decision.
  • Please advise Human Resources staff if you need special accommodations for any part of the application process.
  • All job offers are contingent on the applicant passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen .
  • Note: Temporary employment may not exceed 960 hours in any 12-month period.


Temporary Employee - Information:

  • Temporary Employee Handbook
  • PARS - City of Bakersfield Alternate Retirement Systems 457 Plan Information Sheet (PDF)
  • EDD - California's Programs for the Unemployed (PDF)
City of Bakersfield

City of Bakersfield

661-326-3206

At over 413, 000 residents within the City of Bakersfield and another 100,000 in the metro area,

Bakersfield is the ninth largest city in California, ranked between Oakland and Anaheim. Uniquely placed

geographically, the successful candidate will be no more than a couple of hours drive from all things California,

whether that’s Disneyland, the Pacific Ocean, Sequoia’s Big Trees and Yosemite’s waterfalls, or the thrill of skiing

at Mammoth Mountain. Right here at home, the 30-mile paved Kern River Parkway Trail winds through preserved

riparian habitat where you might see rabbits, roadrunners, and other protected wildlife. Sunny year round,

Bakersfield does get hot in the summer, but this region’s Mediterranean climate provides for an

all-seasons lifestyle. Bakersfield is the nation’s top city for family activities. For more information

on things to do in Bakersfield, please visit The Visit Bakersfield Website.

The Bakersfield City Council is composed of seven members elected from the seven wards of the City on a nonpartisan basis to serve overlapping four-year terms. The Mayor is elected at-large to serve a four-year term as presiding officer at Council meetings and as the head of the City for legislative and ceremonial purposes.

The City’s tagline is “The Sound of Something Better” and our team strives to better the community on behalf of the residents we serve each and every day. The City also strives to ensure all team members are provided with a supportive and fulfilling working environment, with emphasis placed on professional development opportunities and career advancement planning. Our team members are frequently encouraged to participate in the City’s employee incentive, wellness and leadership development programs that are offered throughout the year, as well as position-specific training and educational opportunities. Employment with the City of Bakersfield is more than a job, it is being part of something better.

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