Clerk II - Circulation - Part-time(Job Id 1656)

Work Type: Part-time

Nature of Work: Summary:
This is intermediate level work involving the performance of a variety of clerical functions, depending on the division in which the position is located. Work involves the application of independent judgment and interpretation of regulations, although decisions made are limited to established divisional policy. Work may involve frequent contact with the public and acting in a supervisory capacity over a small group of clerical employees.

Education and Experience: (The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)

Education equivalent experience:
Essential:
* High school graduation or its equivalent AND Two (2) years of experience in general clerical work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Competencies and skills:
Essential:
* Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
* Knowledge of general office procedures, and standard clerical techniques, and office equipment
* Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
* Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
* Ability to understand written or oral instructions
* Ability to quickly and accurately perform basic mathematical computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
* Ability to make decisions based on departmental and city policies and regulations
* Ability to maintain records and to compile reports from them
* Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures and guidelines
* Ability to stand from 26 to 50% of the time or more; and to climb, reach, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, push, pull, lift, and type up to 25% of the time
* Ability to sit from 67 to 100% of the time and to move objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds of force up to 33% of the time and smaller objects from 67 to 100% of the time

Essential Functions: (Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this classification.)

Detailed responsibilities:
* Receives questions from contractors, utilities, and the public, in person or on the telephone, and consults maps, books, reports, and other resources to provide answers or refers them to the appropriate personnel
* Dispatches and provides needed information to city employees using a telephone or two-way radio
* Maintains records such as time and attendance sheets, leave slips, and pay adjustments and compiles reports on fuel use, vehicle mileage, building or park maintenance, and inspections
* Checks permit applications and related documents; computes and collects fees; issues permits for building construction, pavilion rentals, parking and other real property leases, metal detecting, and alcohol consumption; provides receipts; and notifies applicants whose leases are denied
* Enters data taken from applications, vouchers, bills, and other revenue related documents
* Deposits monies for fees collected, maintains deposit records, and makes petty cash reimbursements
* Receives and proofreads checks, computer print-outs of source records, records of licenses, certificates, and decals issued
* Files documents or returns incorrect documents for revision
* Inventories and maintains records of new, in-use, and stored equipment, and processes requests to issue or transfer equipment
* Receives, sorts, and distributes mail, and files returned certified mail receipts
* Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
* Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Special Qualifications:

Pay Range: $16.88 Hourly

Benefits: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the on-line application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. If you do not meet the requirements at the time of this posting, once you do meet the requirements you may apply when it is posted again.

Examination Information: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Veteran Points: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

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Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183
Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5317
Website:
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The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.