Clerical Extra Help Part-Time

City of Clovis; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Clovis in California is seeking an energetic Clerical Extra Help for the Public Utilities Department. This part-time position supports general clerical and office tasks in a city government setting.

Responsibilities include answering calls, greeting visitors, typing, proofreading, filing, and preparing documents. Candidates must provide valid typing speed documentation and meet education and experience requirements.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from high school.
• One year of clerical work experience.
• Basic word processing and computer skills; Microsoft Word preferred; excellent grammar and spelling.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical work and office support.
• Receive visitors, answer telephone calls and route messages.
• Type, format, edit, proofread, file and compile documents.
• Operate standard office equipment and maintain records.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Word processing

Grammar & spelling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

There is an immediate opening in the Public Utilities Department however; this recruitment will also establish a list for openings in other departments.

Valid Typing Speed Documentation is required by 4:30 p.m. on September 28, 2026 to be considered for the Clerical Extra Help Part-Time position.

DEFINITION

Under supervision, to perform a variety of clerical and office support duties of moderate difficulty and to perform related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Under direction performs general clerical work. Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to; receiving and screening visitors, telephone and radio calls, records pertinent information and takes or routes messages; types, formats, edits, proofreads, files, gathers, and compiles correspondence, reports, forms, and a variety of other documents related to the functions of the department or division; maintains records and processes forms; operates a computer and typewriter to produce a variety of documents; operates standard office equipment; and performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

LICENSE REQUIRED

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Education equivalent to graduation from high school.

Experience:

• One (1) year of clerical work experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic word processing and computer skills, Microsoft Word is preferred; excellent grammar and spelling skills.

Ability to:

• Type at a corrected rate of forty-five (45) net wpm.(Valid typing speed documentation is required by the recruitment deadline date and time to be considered for this employment opportunity.)

Valid Typing Speed Documentation Requirements:

Valid typing speed documentation may be obtained from any valid source (i.e.: employment agencies, schools, online, etc.). The document must include the following:

• The applicant's full name as listed on the application form;
• The date completed within the last six (6) months;
• The net typing speed for a minimum of forty-five (45) net words per minute.

THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER