Clerk Typist I - Temporary

City of Bakersfield; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bakersfield is seeking a detail-oriented clerical assistant to perform routine typing, filing, mail routing, and receptionist duties. You will interact with staff and the public, handle phones, and support daily office operations in a busy municipal setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, at least 6 months of clerical experience, and a minimum typing proficiency of 40 net words per minute (typing certificate dated within the last two years must be submitted with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 6 months of clerical experience.
• Typing proficiency of 40 net words per minute with certificate dated within last two years.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine typing and clerical duties such as letters, reports, invoices.
• Receive and route correspondence and/or incoming mail.
• Sorts and files documents.
• Interact with office staff and public; provide routine information.
• Answer and transfer incoming telephone calls to staff.
• Operate word processing and office equipment; use PCs, copy and fax machines.

Skills

Typing speed

Clerical experience

Telephone handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Office equipment

Job description

$18.83/hr.

• 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

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)