Clerk - Experienced Level

The Position

***This is a continuous recruitment*** ***Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately*** Why join Contra Costa County? Are you interested in pursuing a new opportunity and a career in public service? Contra Costa County is seeking talented and qualified individuals to fill clerical vacancies throughout the County! Once on board, there are opportunities for Clerk-Experienced Level employees to advance to Clerk-Senior Level after satisfying the requirements. Also, there are potential advancement opportunities to other specialized and supervisory clerical positions. Typing Positions: To be considered for typing positions, applicants must complete a typing test validating the ability to type at least 40 net words per minute. Candidates who do not upload and attach a valid typing test score will be considered for non-typing positions only. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We offer a monthly salary differential of $200 to employees in assignments that require bilingual proficiency. To read the complete Clerk - Experienced Level job description, please visit the following link: Clerk - Experienced Level Description For Frequently Asked Questions regarding this recruitment, please click on the following link before applying: The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months. We are looking for someone who is: Detail oriented. You will be responsible for ensuring accuracy of written communications, numbers, or data entry Customer focused. Your role will require you to be responsive and proactive when addressing customer needs Organized. You will need to balance multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment Dependable. Your assigned unit will rely on you for support What you will typically be responsible for: General office duties such as typing, scanning, proofreading, filing, and email correspondence Receiving mail and processing it or routing it to the appropriate person Entering and maintaining data or other information in a computer database Checking forms for accuracy and proper completion Proofreading information such as records or reports Screening phone calls, answering questions, taking messages, or forwarding to appropriate person for resolution A few reasons you might love this job: Your work will have a direct impact on the County's ability to provide important public services There is opportunity for promotional growth There is a wide variety of County departments with clerical staffing needs, so you can expand the breadth of your experience A few challenges you might face in this job Your customers will include some people with strong personalities and/or high expectations Tasks can vary depending upon the operational need and the department you are assigned to work You will work in a highly regulated government environment Competencies Required: Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue Writing: Communicating effectively in writing Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires Exam Dates Tentative Online Written Exams: June 2026 (For applications received (4/6/2026 - 6/7/2026) September 2026 (For applications received (6/8/2026 - 8/7/2026) November 2026 (For applications received (8/10/2026 - 10/9/2026)