Clerk II / Bilingual

City of Rochester, New York; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rochester is seeking a Clerk II / Bilingual for clerical work involving independent tasks, typically requiring supervision of junior staff. The role necessitates proficiency in English and Spanish, a high school diploma, and clerical experience. Employees will manage public inquiries, maintain records, and ensure smooth departmental operations.

Benefits

Complete benefits package including healthcare and retirement

Growth opportunities to transition into full-time employment

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus one year of full-time clerical experience.
• Associate’s degree in related field and one year of experience or three years of full-time clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Enters information onto standard forms and maintains records.
• Prepares and maintains communications and files.
• Provides information to the public in English or Spanish.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Clerical Skills

Supervisory Skills

Education

High School diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s degree in business management or related field

Job description

Department of Recreation & Human Services

Bureau

Opening Date

06 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date

6 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

General Description

This is clerical work involving the independent performance of higher level clerical tasks which may include contact with the public or handling of funds. Assignments given to employees in this class involve little or no typing. The work is performed in accordance with general instructions regarding objectives, policies and procedures. The work is not subject to detailed or immediate review and is usually in its completed form. Employees of this class may exercise supervision or guidance over a small number of clerks and may train a small number of clerks in the procedures used for that section. General supervision is received from a higher level employee who is available to handle more difficult or technical problems. Clerk II / Bilingual differs from Clerk II in the necessity to speak and understand Spanish. Performs related work as required.

This is a Competitive Class position. The individual selected to fill this vacancy will be given a provisional appointment and will be required to participate in the next Civil Service Examination for this title.

A qualified applicant may be provisionally appointed and serve in the position until a Civil Service Examination is administered and an appropriate eligible list can be established to make a permanent appointment in accordance with the Civil Service Rule of Three. (See " " Provisional Appointment - FAQ's) If you are already a City employee and have permanent, competitive status in your current position and appointment to this title would result in a provisional appointment in another department, you will lose your previous permanent competitive rights.

CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.

Typical Work Activities

Enters information onto standard forms such as payroll or production records, authorizations and certifications;

Maintains files, written documents or financial records;

Compiles summaries and reports;

Prepares and maintains written communications such as memos, reports, and related tables, listings and charts that require familiarity with section procedures and policies;

Prepares and maintains alphabetical and numerical files;

Searches files, records and references for information;

Prepares written documents, certifications, authorizations, and forms;

Obtains and gives out information by telephone, correspondence, or in person;

Provides routine and complex information in English or Spanish over the telephone and in person to individuals;

May supervise, guide, or train subordinates in the performance of their duties;

May compute interest, taxes and price extensions.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or Equivalent, PLUS

I. Associate’s degree in business management, secretarial science, office technology, or closely related field, AND

one (1) year of full-time clerical experience (or its part-time equivalent);

II. Three (3) years of full-time clerical experience (or its part-time equivalent).

The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees :

The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.

Employer

City of Rochester (NY)

Address

Phone

585-428-7115

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