Human Resources Clerk

Job Description:

Human Resources Clerk

Description

Description

Under general supervision, performs technical personnel support activities and responsible confidential clerical functions in the Human Resources Department.

Representative Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Assists in personnel testing programs by providing clerical support such as assembling materials, drafting and typing letters, recruitment materials, disseminating recruitment and benefit information, processing applications, maintaining personnel database, proctoring tests, grading examinations, and notifying applicants of application status; maintains personnel files; maintains applicant tracking database, accesses data, prepares reports, backs up data; develops and maintains up-to-date eligibility lists; answers questions related to Division functions: operates personal computer including word processing, spreadsheet and database software; assists in division projects; performs a variety of clerical functions including answering telephones, acting as receptionist, sorting and distributing mail and other related work as required.

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Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate their qualifications on the City application, supplemental questionnaire, and resume that they have:

• Graduated from High School or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by courses in business administration or related field; AND
• Four years progressively responsible clerical experience in a highly confidential environment including one year of personal computer experience.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE: Experience with benefit processing and benefit support, high-volume fast passed work environment, high level customer service.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: As listed in the full job description link above

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Paid Vacation •Competitive Health Benefits • Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Achievement Awards

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

EXAMINATION: ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): (Tentative) Week of February 9, 2026

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required. NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• Police Trainee Unit
• Supervisory & Management Unit

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb Employee Benefits page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement Info page for additional information.

Closing Date/Time: 1/29/2026 1:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$50,323.52 - $61,152.00 Annually