On-Call Clerical

City of Kirkland, WA; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kirkland is seeking an On-Call Seasonal Clerical Assistant at City Hall in Kirkland, WA. You will perform a wide range of office tasks, including mail handling, reception, data entry, and basic accounting support as needed.

Hours vary with core business needs; some evening work and driving a City vehicle may be required. This is a non-benefit on-call position with a flexible schedule and potential for future assignments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and at least one year of general office experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, plus basic computer and spreadsheet skills.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to complete a Motor Vehicle Request (MVR) for driving a City vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Delivering mail and packages for the City.
• Operating a City vehicle for official duties.
• Providing customer service assistance and answering phones.
• Data entry, word processing, filing and basic clerical tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Office equipment usage

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employer

City of Kirkland

Salary

$27.21 - $32.00 Hourly

Location

City Hall - 123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA

Finance & Admin. - Deputy Director Management

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

202100810

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Job Summary

Note: This is an On-Call position that is not eligible for benefits.

Being an on-call employee means that your work schedule is not guaranteed, hours worked could range from 0 - 40 hours a week, depending on office needs. All hours worked are subject to Department of Retirement Services and Affordable Care Act reporting requirements. More information will be shared during the interview, and we encourage questions about the program.

Incumbents perform a wide variety of clerical duties such as:

• Delivering mail and packages
• Driving a City vehicle
• Customer service assistance
• Processing mail
• Word processing
• Reception, Typing, Filing Answering phones
• Data entry, Copying, Processing mail,
• Basic accounting, Cash handling and Clerical/Administrative tasks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in attention to detail and accuracy
• Skilled in using office equipment such as phones, copiers, fax machines and multi-line telephones.
• Skilled in using computers and related software applications

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and at least one-year general office experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic computer and spreadsheet skills (City computers use Microsoft Office Suite).
• Valid Washington State Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Request (MVR) in order to drive a City vehicle for official job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service skills
• Municipal special event support
• Accurate data entry
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality of materials handled

Other

Hours of Work
Hours vary during core business hours typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some evening assignments may be available to provide secretarial support for community meetings. On-Call assignments may be of a limited duration and may not be a consistent source of income. Current work assignments include departmental office coverage, mailroom services back-up, and various other administrative type assignments.

Working Conditions
The work settings are primarily in a municipal office environment where an individual may be required to sit for long periods of time.

Selection Process
Applicants who are invited to participate in the test and/or interview process will be notified by phone or email. Candidates who are selected to interview will be required to complete a criminal background check.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 425-587-3210 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 711.

Final candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a background check, consistent with applicable law.