CLERK I-III

Job Description:

CLERK I-III

Description

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Tuesday, June 16, 2026 through 11:59 PM, Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

SALARY INFORMATION:
Grade I - $17.464 - $22.237 Hourly
Grade II - $17.726 - $23.937 Hourly
Grade III - $19.026 - $25.763 Hourly

VACANCY INFORMATION:
Parks, Recreation and Marine Department - Currently there is one Grade level I vacancy in the Animal Care Services Bureau. This position is required to work weekends, including Saturday and Sunday (work schedule is Wednesday through Sunday) and holidays. Must be willing to work in an animal shelter environment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Sorts, files, routes, mails, and processes a wide variety of forms, memoranda, and correspondence;
• Answers telephones, takes messages, and gives information;
• Operates Xerox and other office machines;
• Performs simple typing tasks such as labels, index cards, and envelopes;
• May open, log and route mail;
• May maintain logs or records;
• May order supplies and verify delivery of goods;
• May receive payments and issue receipts;
• May operate a multiple telephone switchboard;
• May climb ladders, lift and load heavy boxes, and perform similar strenuous work;
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Ability to file alphabetically and numerically; ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing; some positions may require the ability to lift 20 - 40 pounds; a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required at time of appointment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to file alphabetically and numerically;

• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations;

• Ability to correct errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation;

• Ability to deal courteously with the public, both in person and on the telephone;

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application Packet.......................................................Qualifying

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences .

If you have not received notification of the status of your application within two weeks of filing your application, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing impaired, call (562)570-7008.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. D87AN-26 CLERK:PS HR APPROVAL6/16/2026

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$17.46 - $25.76 Hourly