Part Time Office Specialist II - Housing and Community Development

Part Time Office Specialist II

The City of Anaheim Housing and Community Development Department is seeking a Part Time Office Specialist II to support the Housing division. The Part Time Office Specialist II will perform varied clerical duties, provide customer service assistance in-person as well as over the phone, and support multiple staff members simultaneously. Qualified candidates will possess journey level clerical experience in a professional environment, including experience with providing excellent customer service. An ideal candidate will be customer service oriented, highly analytical, extremely organized, possess excellent written/verbal communications skills, and is able to multi-task and work effectively in a team environment. Bilingual ability in Spanish is desirable but not required. This is a part time position usually averaging 30 hours per week. A minimum number of hours is not guaranteed.

Below are the main duties of a Part Time Office Specialist II. You can review the full job description by clicking on this link.

• Act as a receptionist to the public, take and respond to a high volume of phone calls, screen inquiries, take messages, schedule appointments and answer questions requiring an understanding of policies and procedures of the work unit.
• Receive, open, date stamp and distribute incoming mail and processes outgoing mail.
• Maintain and post data to logs, lists, ledgers, follow-up files and other records of the unit; check and compare records and documents for accuracy.
• Make routine mathematical calculations.
• Maintain calendars and schedules of appointments, meetings, room use, equipment use and events.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience: Performing varied journey-level clerical work.

Knowledge of: Modern office procedures, practices, and equipment; personal computer hardware and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; basic math; and record keeping methods.

Ability to: Learn to efficiently operate a computer terminal and use associated software; accurately transcribe recorded information into a readable format; effectively answer and process telephone calls; read, understand and apply moderately difficult materials; prepare accurate and clearly understood statistical reports; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; understand pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them without immediate supervision; maintain confidentiality; handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; maintain professionalism, courtesy, and composure at all times, including stressful situations. For public contact positions, incumbents must have the ability to interact with a wide variety of clientele while retaining a professional work environment.

License/Certification Required: Some work assignments may require possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Environmental Conditions: Due to the nature of work assignments, the incumbent typically works in an office environment. However, some assignments may require the incumbent to visit outdoor or indoor field work sites to accomplish tasks.

Physical Conditions: Due to the nature of work assignments, the incumbent must have the ability to speak clearly; hear conversation in person, over the telephone, and on tape recordings; vision to read written and typed materials; have manual dexterity to operate a variety of office equipment and a computer keyboard; and lift and carry items weighing up to 15 pounds. Some positions may require the physical ability to set-up rooms for meetings and/or training classes.

Applications will be accepted until Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment and oral interview. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method. Equal Opportunity Employer.