Office Specialist II
Department: City Clerk
Department Head: Kelli VandenBerg, City Clerk
Date Posted: 04/24/2024
Date Closing: 05/06/2024
Wage: $22.74-$28.26 per hour
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The Office Specialist II in the Clerk's Office will primarily assist with preparation for the City and general elections, which includes filing, alphabetizing, data entry, assisting voter registration, and customer service. Candidates are also responsible for business licensing, notaries, and Freedom of Information Act requests.
The Office Specialist II must have strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills, the ability to work quickly and efficiently, experience using Microsoft Office programs, and knowledge of and ability to perform work in an office setting. Also responsible for supporting department and City programs and functions by performing a variety of general office/clerical duties. This position is responsible for technical work in areas such as typing, filing, scheduling, data entry, record keeping, payroll, coordination of meetings, ordering and maintaining supplies, coordinating mailings, drafting correspondence, and working on special department-specific functions and projects.
This position works with a diverse group of external contacts as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. Independent judgment is required to plant, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload. Advice and leadership are available from the supervisor or their designee for complex issues or those requiring authorization. Bilingual candidates are preferred.
This position includes a competitive pay and benefit package. Highlights include:
- Four-day workweek (Monday-Thursday), 38 hours per week (full-time)
- Employer commitment to education, training, and development
- Paid leave time, including holidays, sick, vacation, and personal days
- 12% employer-paid retirement package which includes a defined contribution and post-employment health plan
- Comprehensive health insurance through Priority Health
- Dental, vision, and life insurance
- Free access to an employee assistance program
- Employees are eligible for a pay increase six months after hire.