Administrative Clerk

Salary: $22.94 Hourly
Location : Lauderhill, FL
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-0716
Department: Public Works Department
Division: 315: Streets and Roads
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


General Statement of Job
Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to provide clerical and office support duties. Position is responsible for extensive record keeping and filing duties. Employees in this class ensure accuracy and completion on a multiple of documents. Responsibilities involve personal telephone contact with residents, employees, supervisors, and performing various clerical and courier functions. Position may perform in front desk customer service capacity for the Department. Performs related work as required.

Essential Functions

• Assists Department in all areas including but not limited to, scheduling, personnel, insurance, safety, and training.
• Retrieves and distributes daily US mail and inter-office mail service several times during a work day, and prepares daily outgoing mail for the end of the work day.
• Assists in operation of Department by copying, typing letters, filing, and providing information as requested.
• Acts in a reception capacity for the department by providing customer service, such as accepting and distributing applications or requesting information, and preparing and posting notices.
• Assists with the surveys and varied duties of collecting data.
• Assists with all other clerical positions as necessary. May also act in other clerical roles as necessary.
• Processes files for record retention.
• Posts notices and other information required for the Department.
• Assists in processing information for the department and may assist with background checks, and other data as required.
• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date copies of Department records.
• May be required to drive to collect and deliver materials or complete other errands.

City Clerk's Office

Includes the following duties:

• Responds to requests for information/records from outside organizations, residents, and other departments.
• Coordinate offsite storage with other departments including bar-coding and retrieving records.
• Maintain log of items in storage facility and items scanned and microfilmed.
• Verify file retention requirements and assist with the process of records destruction.
• Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals including elected officials, department directors and staff, members of the public, etc.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by minimum two (2) years office support experience that provided familiarity computers and popular software applications; or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Special Requirement

• Valid Florida State Driver's License (if driving is required)

Please be advised that this position may require additional testing.
Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.


Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


Veteran's Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.


You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.


Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.
Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.

Additional Requirements/Environmental Factors


Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of obtaining information or clarifying details. Performs such within well-established policies, procedures and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start, stop, operate, and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgement to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties, which are often characterized by frequent change.

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
Confidential
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Are you aware that this is a part-time position?

• Yes
• No

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Please select the highest level of education you have obtained:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None apply to me

03


In the space provided below, please write in which field your degree is in. If you do not have a degree, please write "N/A".
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Please select the number of years of experience you have in office support experience that provided familiarity computers and popular software applications?

• I have one (1) year experience
• I have two (2) years experience
• I have three (3) or more years experience
• I do not have any experience

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Please use the space below to detail your office support experience that provided familiarity computers and popular software applications. Please include the total number of years of experience and where you obtained it.
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Do you have - or are you eligible for immediate issuance of - a valid State of Florida driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you requesting Veteran's Preference? If you are requesting Veteran's Preference points, please upload a copy of your supporting documentation to the "Attachments" section by selecting '"Add supplemental attachment." Veteran's Preference points will be awarded only if all minimum requirements as listed on the Job Posting are met and supporting documentation is submitted at the time of application.

• No, I am not requesting Veteran's Preference.
• Yes, I am a Disabled Veteran who served on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces and who presently has an existing service-connected disability that is compensable under public laws administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), or am receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension by reason of public laws administered by the DVA and the Department of Defense (DoD). Please upload (1) DD Form 214 and (2) documentation from DoD or DVA establishing that you have a service-connected disability.
• Yes, I am the spouse of a Veteran who has a total and permanent service-connected disability; or who is missing in action, captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power. Please upload (1) an Award Letter stating that the Veteran is entitled to benefits under Chapter 35 from the VA or the DoD, (2) an identification card issued by the DoD, (3) evidence of marriage to the Veteran, and (4) a statement that you are still married to the Veteran at the time of application.
• Yes, I am a Wartime Veteran, who has served at least one day during that Wartime period as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S., or who has been awarded a campaign or expeditionary medal. Active duty for training shall not be allowed for eligibility under this category. Please upload (1) DD Form 214 confirming service during Wartime period.
• Yes, I am the un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability. Please upload (1) documentation from the VA indicating the Veteran's cause of death and (2) evidence of marriage to the Veteran at the time of death.
• Yes, I am the mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the DoD. Please upload (1) documentation from the DoD showing the death of service member while on-duty status under combat-related conditions or the DVA certifying the service-connected death of the Veteran and (2) evidence of marriage or court documents establishing the Guardianship.
• Yes, I am a Veteran as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S. The term "Veteran" is defined as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released therefrom under honorable conditions only or who later received an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions. "Active Duty for Training" does not qualify for VP. Please upload (1) DD Form 214.
• Yes, I am a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or The Florida National Guard. Please upload (1) a signed memorandum from their military supervisor confirming their Active status in the Reserves or Guard.

08


On the job posting that you are applying for, the hourly rate is listed as $22.9421. Would you consider this figure pending an in-person interview and successful completion of our pre-employment requirements?

• Yes
• No

09


The schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, for up to 29.5 hours per week. Are you available to work the required schedule for this position?

• Yes
• No

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If Yes, please specify any exceptions regarding your availability to work the required schedule for this position. If you are able to work the required schedule without any exceptions, please type "N/A."
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Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position without a reasonable accommodation? Please refer to the job description for a summary of the essential functions.

• Yes
• No

12


What was it about the Administrative Clerk position in the Public Works Department at the City of Lauderhill that attracted you to apply?
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Based on your review of the job description, what is your understanding of the essential functions of the Administrative Clerk position?
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Why are you considering leaving your current position? Or (If not currently employed) Why did you leave your most recent position?
Required Question