Part-Time Public Office Specialist I/II (Temporary)

City of Vista; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary position

20 hours per week

Future temporary assignments

Job summary

The City of Vista invites applications for Office Specialist, an entry‑level clerical position in the City Clerks office. The temporary recruitment offers 20 hours per week, with opportunities for future temporary assignments and training to learn department procedures.

Duties include answering phones, filing, word processing, basic payroll reviews, and preparing letters or reports. Requires a high school diploma or GED, strong customer service, accuracy, and the ability to follow established

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent; some clerical training is helpful.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to handle a high volume of calls.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and route calls to appropriate staff.
• Perform routine clerical tasks including filing, mail, and basic record keeping.
• Prepare letters, memos, and routine reports from established City formats.
• Assist with payroll recap sheets or review time sheets for accuracy.
• Operates standard office equipment and maintains neat work areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing (MS Word)

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Database management

Job description

The City of Vista invites applications for Office Specialist, an entry‑level clerical position in the City Clerks office. The temporary recruitment offers 20 hours per week, with opportunities for future temporary assignments and training to learn department procedures.

Duties include answering phones, filing, word processing, basic payroll reviews, and preparing letters or reports. Requires a high school diploma or GED, strong customer service, accuracy, and the ability to follow established