Substitute Clerical Worker for Pasadena Unified School District
Field of Competition: Open Competitive
Recruitment may close at any time without prior notification.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Performs a variety of routine clerical duties such as typing, filing, bookkeeping, and data entry in support of an assigned program or area; operates various office machines; performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This class is distinguished from other classes in the following ways: Limited Term-Substitute Clerical Worker assignments are of an intermittent nature, are limited in length, and work sites will vary. Assignments may vary from one (1) day to six (6) months, or in the case of an appointment in lieu of an absent employee, is not to exceed the authorized absence of said employee. Incumbents will generally be expected to demonstrate a high degree of initiative and flexibility. This class shall not be used to fill a budgeted vacancy unless a personnel requisition (PR) to recruit for the vacancy has been submitted to Human Resources. Under direct supervision, the incumbents are expected to perform assigned tasks in accordance with directions given.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
MUST attach the following documents to the online application or your application will be disqualified:
Proof of graduation from high school, GED or higher
*Equivalence of foreign degrees must have been reviewed and verified by a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The current vacancy is a substitute position. The incumbent will work on an on-call, as needed basis, as determined by the needs of Pasadena Unified School District.
Please note: Resumes are not required and are not reviewed in lieu of your application; therefore, ensure your application is complete.
*All required documents MUST be submitted electronically at the time your application is submitted.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL LICENSE OR LANGUAGE SKILLS
Education: Must possess a secondary (i.e., high school) school diploma, or its equivalent (GED).
Experience: One (1) year general clerical experience is required.
SPECIAL LICENSE OR LANGUAGE SKILLS
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License, or alternative means of transportation, is desirable
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities of this class include but are not limited to:
Types reports, warrants, correspondence, schedules, minutes, requisitions, notices, receipts, and financial data
Performs simple mathematical calculations
Posts, balances, and reconciles data
Files documents
Performs searches to retrieve data
Checks, verifies, and reconciles payroll, purchase orders and requisitions
Researches and compiles figures regarding mileage claims, time reports, and attendance
Greets the public or staff and answer multi-line telephone equipment
Transcribes recorded dictation
Makes appointments and travel arrangements
Composes routine correspondence
Performs other related duties as assigned
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Knowledge of:
Office terminology, practices, and equipment
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
Filing and record keeping
Personal computers and spreadsheet applications
Ability to:
Arrange and set-up typewritten materials
Alphabetize or sequence items accurately
Operate copy machines, calculators, tape recorders, transcribers, and personal computers
Follow oral and written directions
Adapt rapidly to new environments
Establish effective working relationships
Communicate effectively
Maintain sensitivity to ethnic, religious, cultural and sexual differences
Key Competencies:
Organizing / Listening / Teamwork / Flexibility / Customer Focus / Attention to Detail / Integrity / Math Skill / Continuous Learning / Oral communication / Dependability / Using Technology
APPOINTMENT
This is a limited term-substitute appointment classification and assignments may vary from one (1) day to six (6) months of service. In the case of an appointment in lieu of an absent employee, it is not to exceed the authorized absence of said employee.