CLERK
THE JOB: Under general supervision, to perform responsible clerical
and research work associated with the proceedings and records of the Board of
Supervisors or ancillary boards and commissions; and do related work as required.
Positions in this class report to the Chief Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
and perform responsible clerical and research work in the processing and maintaining
records of the Board of Supervisors and may receive direction and training from
Senior Board Clerks. Positions in this class also perform a variety of clerical
support activities for ancillary boards or commissions. The current vacancy is
part-time and assigned to the Clerk of the Board. Bilingual/Spanish speaking
candidates are encouraged to apply.
KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of office procedures and practices including
preparation of correspondence, reports and filing; business vocabulary, spelling,
grammar and punctuation. Working knowledge of formats for business correspondence
and reports; and the use of data processing in office operations, particularly
word processing applications.
ABILITY TO: Devise and modify work methods and procedures to serve
changing needs; accurately type and utilize word processing applications to produce
finished documents from rough copy, abbreviated longhand, speedwriting or shorthand
notes, or machine transcription all of which may include technical terminology;
establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during
business; research, gather and organize information; locate and verify information
and use source materials; maintain complex records; operate standard office equipment,
including personal computers to input, access, manipulate and print a variety
of data and reports; assist in the training of staff; learn parliamentary procedures;
and maintain neutral position on controversial matters.
THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental application will
be reviewed to determine if you have met the education, experience, training
and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement. If you meet
these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete
in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive
evaluation of training and experience as described on your application and supplemental
application. You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on
the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer
qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration
of the announced exam, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your
overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental
application. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another
examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to
remain on the eligible list.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work occasional evenings and attend
off-site meetings. Possession of a valid California class C drivers license,
or the ability to provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing
authority.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS - THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and
experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain these would be:
Two years of responsible clerical experience which demonstrates possession or
application of the required knowledge and abilities.
OR
One year of experience with Santa Cruz County as a Typist Clerk II. Formal secretarial
or general office clerical training may be substituted for up to one year of
the required experience on an hour for hour basis.
SALARY: $3,503 - 4,436
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply
Apply/Contact:
Apply online at http://www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or
call (831) 454-2600 for an application packet. Resumes are not accepted in lieu
of completed applications.
Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE.
LAST DATE TO APPLY: Monday, March 26, 2007
Date Posted: 03/05/07
