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The City of Carson is seeking eligible candidates for the position of Part-time Typist Clerk II..  The current vacancy's primary role focuses on providing weekend clerical support to the City's Public Safety Department.  This position receives calls from the public regarding public safety matters.
 
CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION:

There is one current part-time vacancy, with mainly a weekend work schedule (Friday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, with half hour unpaid meal/lunch break). The resultant eligibility list will be good for an entire year, and may be used to fill other vacancies within the same classification. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Resume
• Typing Certificate

1. Types a variety of documents with utmost accuracy, including, but not limited to correspondence, reports, memos, notices, forms, permits, contracts, schedules, meeting agendas, and/or other related materials; proofreads own work and the work of others.
2. Processes routine forms, including, but not limited to, requisitions, receiving reports, invoices, notices, and/or other related items.
3. Develops charts, forms, tables, and/or other materials involving tabulation.
4. Screens incoming calls; takes and transmits messages; maintains calendars; makes photocopies; performs data entry; faxes documents.
5. Responds to requests for information from the general public; answers routine questions; refers callers and/or visitors to appropriate personnel/locations.
6. Establishes and maintains filing systems; files documents alphabetically, numerically, or by other prescribed methods.
7. May perform timekeeping functions, such as inputting payroll and maintaining attendance logs.
8. Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mailing which may include large and bulk mailings.
9. Monitors and orders office supplies and equipment.
10. May assist on setting up meetings, interviews, training, or similar activities.
11. May transcribe from dictating equipment.
12. Performs related duties as required.

• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment
• Record-keeping and filing techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proofreading techniques.
• Customer service principles.

• Type 45 net words per minute from clear copy.
• Proofread own work.
• Perform clerical work with speed and accuracy.
• Operate standard office machines, including but not limited to, computer and related software, typewriters, calculators, and copiers.
• Learn to transcribe from dictating equipment.
• Learn and apply rules of the division's functions and operations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Organize and complete work according to priority.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Require talking, hearing, and vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Perform work which is primarily sedentary and repetitive.
• Is subject to inside environmental conditions.
• May be required to work at a computer terminal for long periods of time.

• Supplemental Questionnaire, no weight
• SME review, no weight
• Written exam, 100%