Job Title: Account Clerk I/II (Water Department)
Salary range: 16.55 - 22.18
Location: Crescent City, CA
Department: Finance
Hours: Full-Time with Benefits
Job Description:
There is one (1) position available in the classification of Account Clerk I/II for the City of Crescent City Water Department which is under the Finance Department. This is a full-time position with benefits. Applications can be picked up at City Hall or submitted online through the City’s website www.crescentcity.org.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
The City reserves the right to extend the filing deadline as necessary.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under direct supervision, performs cashier and receptionist duties; provides exceptional customer service; processes and maintains utility billing records and accounts; performs a variety of routine clerical and financial recordkeeping duties in support of assigned function or program duties; and performs related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (include, but are not limited to the following):
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
SUPERVISION: This position is supervised by the Director of Finance. This position has no supervisory responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for this job position. Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: None required.
License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or equivalent if a resident of another state; must maintain a valid driver’s license in compliance with the City’s employee driving standards.
Wage and Benefits
Hourly Wage: $16.55 - $22.18 hourly wage paid bi-weekly
Retirement: PERS 2.5% @ 55 for classic members; 2% @ 62 for new members. Employee pays 8% PERS member contribution.
Health: The City provides up to $1,540/month in a flexible benefit plan to apply towards health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, air ambulance, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Vacation Leave: Vacation is accrued at 4 hours biweekly upon employment and increases with time in service. There is an accumulation limit.
Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued at 4 hours biweekly with an accumulation limit.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Although benefits have been reported as accurately as possible, there has been no guarantee of complete benefit summary intended. All information provided is subject to the actual terms of the legal documents that control benefit programs.
APPLICATION PROCESS: A City of Crescent City application including required supplemental questionnaire must be received in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date.
An in-person math test will be required for candidates who pass the initial screening process.
Application materials are available from: City of Crescent City, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 or on our website at www.crescentcity.org. Following a review for minimum qualifications, applicants who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified that they must submit a completed criminal conviction history questionnaire in order to continue in the selection process.
FINAL FILING DATE: 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022
THE SELECTION PROCESS may consist of a written exam and an oral interview. Subsequent to a job offer and prior to being hired, all potential City employees must submit a DMV printout showing an acceptable driving record; pass a criminal history investigation through the California Department of Justice; and pass a pre-employment medical examination and drug screening.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The City of Crescent City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or marital status or other non-merit factors in its hiring practices, including the process of recruitment, selection, promotion or other conditions of employment.
Reasonable Accommodation: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA) reasonable efforts will be made during the examination process to accommodate people with special physical or mental requirements. If special accommodations are necessary, please contact the Human Resources Department at 707-464-7483 x233 prior to the examination date. When indicating you have a special need, one of the following definitions will apply to you. A disabled person is anyone who: (1) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities: i.e., walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, working or learning; or (2) has a record of such impairment; or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
ACCOUNT CLERK I/II
Please submit a writing sample of no more than three pages and completely answer all of the following questions. Each answer should not exceed one page. At the top of each page please include your name and page number. For each question, please write it out completely before responding. The responses to these questions will be reviewed and evaluated prior to the next step in the recruitment process.
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