CLERK, NC (Temporary)

About the role

Performs clerical duties requiring a working knowledge of subject matter and the clerical functions involved and the use of initiative and independent judgement within a recognized procedure.

Responsibilities

• Waits on the public or acts as a receptionist in a small office; answers routine tax inquiries in person or by telephone.
• Indexes, codes and cross-references records or files according to established procedures.
• Does all types of filing (alphabetical, numerical, chronological and code) and pulls and charges out files.
• Sorts and arranges documents or correspondence in alphabetical or numerical order.
• Posts data, keeps records, and prepares reports in accordance with predetermined forms and procedures.
• Makes out bills, order, notes, receipts, permits, licenses, etc., by hand.
• Types forms, labels, licenses, permits, receipts, certificates and performs basic data entry not requiring skilled typing.
• Operates various office machines or equipment requiring little specialized training.
• Opens, sorts, time stamps and routes incoming mail; stuffs, seals, stamps, meters, and registers outgoing mail.
• Does comparing and proofreading.
• Searches records and files for data.
• Computes and receives fees when the amount is not in question or is readily obtainable from fixed schedules.
• Requisitions, receives and charges out supplies.
• Operates a small telephone switchboard, as needed.
• Collects and delivers correspondence, records, packages, etc., on regular messenger rounds and upon request.
• Performs basic clerical duties such as issuing office supplies, keeping track of data and records, and completing predetermined forms in accordance to established procedures.
• Opens and processes property tax payments and payments to various County departments and related agencies.
• Accepts credit card or check payment transactions at a cashiering window.

Requirements

• Physical Class: No training or experience is required. 2 – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Eligibility and vacancy information

Qualified applicants will be placed on the eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation. Qualified applicants will be placed on an eligible list without indication of relative standing in the assessment process. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veteran's credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran's credit. No person may participate in this examination more than once every six (6) months; doing so, will result in the rejection of your application. The eligible list of successful candidates created from this assessment will be used to fill TEMPORARY vacancies in the Department of Treasurer and Tax Collector, located at the Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, as they occur.

Application and filing information

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Please fill out the application completely. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. Fill out your application completely including the required Supplemental Questions. We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into www.governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. lvargas@ttc.lacounty.gov ncontreras@ttc.lacounty.gov hvuong@ttc.lacounty.gov ttcexams@ttc.lacounty.gov New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to www.governmentjobs.com and following the prompts.

Special information

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.