On-Call Clerical

On-Call Position

Note: This is an On-Call position that is not eligible for benefits. Being an on-call employee means that your work schedule is not guaranteed, hours worked could range from 0 40 hours a week, depending on office needs. All hours worked are subject to Department of Retirement Services and Affordable Care Act reporting requirements. More information will be shared during the interview, and we encourage questions about the program.

Incumbents perform a wide variety of clerical duties such as:

• Delivering mail and packages
• Driving a City vehicle
• Customer service assistance
• Processing mail
• Word processing
• Reception, Typing, Filing Answering phones
• Data entry, Copying, Processing mail
• Basic accounting, Cash handling and Clerical/Administrative tasks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in attention to detail and accuracy
• Skilled in using office equipment such as phones, copiers, fax machines and multi-line telephones.
• Skilled in using computers and related software applications

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and at least one-year general office experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic computer and spreadsheet skills (City computers use Microsoft Office Suite).
• Valid Washington State Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Request (MVR) in order to drive a City vehicle for official job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service skills
• Municipal special event support
• Accurate data entry
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality of materials handled

Other

Hours of Work Hours vary during core business hours typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some evening assignments may be available to provide secretarial support for community meetings. On-Call assignments may be of a limited duration and may not be a consistent source of income. Current work assignments include departmental office coverage, mailroom services back-up, and various other administrative type assignments.

Working Conditions The work settings are primarily in a municipal office environment where an individual may be required to sit for long periods of time.

Selection Process Applicants who are invited to participate in the test and/or interview process will be notified by phone or email. Candidates who are selected to interview will be required to complete a criminal background check. Job is opened until filled but candidates are encouraged to submit applications ASAP.

Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled. Position is open until filled with first review of applicants by 15th day of original posting.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call View phone number on click.appcast.io or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 711.

Final candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a background check, consistent with applicable law.