Seasonal Clerk

Seasonal Clerk

An employee in this classification works in the Treasurer's Office providing clerical assistance for approximately 10-12 weeks, up to 30 hours a week, during the summer and winter tax collection seasons. The duties and responsibilities include preparing and mailing of tax bills; responding to citizen inquiries in person or by phone which involves computer verification of taxes; opening mail and running tape of tax payment checks on a 10-key calculator; posting payments on the computer tax file and balancing the entries; updating records; filing and performing related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications And Application Process

At the time of application, a candidate must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States, or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States;
2. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
3. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
4. Have one year full-time paid clerical work experience.

NOTE: The City of Livonia continuously accepts applications for the Seasonal Clerk position, however, this does not necessarily mean there is a current vacancy. Applications are retained for six months and if/when a vacancy occurs, applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Ability to:

• Understand and carry out written and oral directions
• Use communication skills to provide courteous and effective response to public service inquiries
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other City of Livonia employees
• Perform routine clerical tasks of filing, sorting and checking efficiently and expeditiously