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CITY CLERK SPECIALIST

SALARY RANGE: $3,455 - $4,424 / month ($41,464 - $53,084 / annual)

(Plus a generous benefits package)

OIL, ORANGES & OPPORTUNITIES

Brea, one of the oldest communities within Orange County, was incorporated in 1917 as the city of oil, oranges, and opportunity. Today, Brea is a bustling, but close-knit community of almost 44,000 residents, who enjoy a high level of public services rarely found in a smaller community. The City of Brea operates as a “full service city” with approximately 440 employees and provides a wide range of services, including police and fire protection.

Our employees are our most valuable asset and all are highly encouraged to participate in visionary and problem-solving collaborative exercises to generate the strategies that make Brea the attractive destination that it is. We’re looking for employees who want to see their contributions make a difference in people’s lives.

THE POSITION

Under the direction of the City Clerk, the City Clerk Specialist performs a wide variety of specialized clerical and administrative duties in the City Clerk’s Office; maintain records within the requirements of State and Federal laws; assist City Council, type reports, memorandums, correspondence, and other documents; assist the public with inquiries and requests for documents; and perform other related duties, as assigned.

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY

Candidates must possess knowledge of: Basic State and Federal laws governing municipal records keeping and processing; correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office procedures, methods and equipment.

A typicial combination of experience and education is:

• One year of administrative experience.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade including or supplemented by specialized clerical courses.
• Some involvement in a municipal environment is desirable.

A full description of the position and desired qualifications can be found at: https://jobs.cityofbrea.net/default.aspx.

TO BE CONSIDERED

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit jobs.cityofbrea.net to submit a City of Brea electronic employment application and a typing certificate or proof on letterhead from a testing agency (including the address and phone number of the testing agency) verifying the candidate has passed a 5 minute typing skills test at 40 or more words per minute, net of errors, within the last year. Internet based typing test certificates are not acceptable.

Application packages will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 26, 2021. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City of Brea employment application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to make sure the application package is properly submitted.

**ONLY ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA THE ONLINE APPLICANT SYSTEM WILL BE ACCEPTED.**

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Shall consist of two phases: (If you should need assistance in completing the employment application, or in participating in the selection process, please notify Human Resources prior to the filing deadline.)

Phase One - Application Review: The first phase of the selection process shall be a detailed review and appraisal of each candidate’s application package. Those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of education and experience, as submitted, shall be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process. No weight shall be assigned to this phase of the selection process.

Phase Two - Written Exam: Candidates who receive a minimum score of 70% on this phase shall have their name placed on the Eligibility List for City Clerk Specialist. Eligibility Lists are generally valid for one year. Once the list is established the City Clerk’s Office may conduct follow-up assessments.

Prospective candidates must successfully complete a thorough background review. Upon a contingent offer of employment, prospective candidates must successfully complete a medical examination and provide proof of legal work status. All new employees will be fingerprinted as a part of the employment process and a criminal history check will be conducted with the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

THE CITY OF BREA RECRUITS, PROMOTES, AND HIRES WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, PHYSICAL DISABILITY OR CONDITION,  GENETIC  INFORMATION,  SEX,  SEXUAL  ORIENTATION, AGE OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, EXCEPT IN THOSE SPECIFIC INSTANCES WHEREBY A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION DEMANDS OTHERWISE. THE CITY OF BREA HIRES ONLY UNITED STATES CITIZENS OR LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED ALIENS.

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