The City of Monterey is recruiting qualified individuals to work on an on-call basis to provide clerical assistance to its departments when regular full-time clerical Human Resources are out, or for periods of extraordinary workload. Applicants must be available to work on short notice, but do have the option to waive assignments within certain limits. The City does not guarantee any minimum number of hours per month. These positions will receive Workers’ Compensation, unemployment, and participate in the deferred compensation retirement program. The City does not participate in Social Security; however, by law a deduction for Medicare is made.

This flyer is intended to give you a sense of this City job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive review of the duties or desired qualifications of the position.
 

A completed application is required along with proof of typing proficiency of 45 net words per minute. A limited number of applicants who clearly show that they most closely meet the needs of this position in terms of training, experience, education, and other job-related characteristics will be accepted to participate in the selection process. This process will include evaluation and initial screening of the standard City application, and will include a  departmental interview. Candidates are required to submit proof of typing proficiency of 45 net words per minute at time of application.  Selected candidate will be required to sign a loyalty oath.

Application materials can be obtained from:
City of Monterey Human Resources Department
399 Madison Street
Monterey, CA 93940
831.646.3765
www.monterey.org

This position may be assigned to work in any Department within the City of Monterey. 
 

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Answer phones; file; revise files; copy; greet public and staff; review forms and records for accuracy; sort and distribute mail; prepare letters, reports and other material from rough drafts, marginal notes or verbal instructions; gather, compile and summarize data and information; make appointments; other duties as trained and assigned by staff.
 

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Experience: Your application should demonstrate education and experience which is equivalent to graduation from high school and at least one year of responsible clerical experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Knowledge of modern office procedures and practices; ability to do clerical work involving the use of independent judgment and accuracy; ability to compare names and numbers and make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; ability to use computer hardware and software to prepare correspondence, maintain records, monitor financial accounts and summarize data; ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other employees; ability to type at a rate of 45 net words per minute.
 

Equal Opportunity Employer
Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply
City of Monterey Job Hotline 831.646.3751 (updated Fridays)