Account Clerk II- Reservoir Entrance Station (Seasonal/Part-Time & Full-Time)

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Account Clerk II- Reservoir Entrance Station (Seasonal/Part-Time & Full-Time)

Description

About the Opportunity

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Enjoys working outdoors with the public and has excellent customer service skills. Applicants must be available to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
This recruitment is primarily being held to fill two (2) seasonal/part-time vacancies, one (1) at Modesto Reservoir and one (1) at Woodward Reservoir. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, and seasonal vacancies within the Department.
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THE POSITION The Account Clerk II is the journey level classification in this series. Assignments frequently overlap those given general clerical classifications; however, they are distinguished by the degree of mathematical, record keeping, bookkeeping and clerical accounting duties assigned. This position exists in various County departments and is subject to overtime, standby, holiday, shift, and callback assignments. Performs related duties as assigned . The Account Clerk II, at the Department of Parks and Recreation, works in the entrance station at Woodward (Oakdale, CA) or Modesto (Waterford, CA) Reservoir.
The seasonal work schedule will be up to 40 hours per week and will include working weekends and holidays. Morning shifts may start as early as 5:00 a.m. Late shifts will vary with start times from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Account Clerk II may be required to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions, including high-heat temperatures. Seasonal positions will be needed through mid-September.

Part-time, extra-help, or seasonal is a provisional classification where permanent status may not be obtained. These positions are non-benefited except for participation in a 401(a) program with Nationwide. As a part-time or seasonal Stanislaus County Employee, you will be eligible for the benefits listed below:

• Enrollment in Nationwide Alternate Retirement System;
• Sick accruals;
• Excellent and unique learning opportunities to bring into permanent full-time positions.

Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Office Worker/Clerical bargaining unit for labor relations purposes. Individuals who are in a full-time classified position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months for a total of eighteen months. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).
The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.

Typical Tasks

• Customer service, including explaining rules and regulations to guests;
• Assist the public, answer phones, and perform a limited amount of typing;
• Act as a cashier, handling money, making change, providing receipts, and tabulating totals daily;
• Collect day use or camping fees from Reservoir entrance stations via a POS system;
• Check receipts to ensure customers have paid appropriate fees;
• Manage a reservation system, check customers in or out, assign first come first serve customers into a site;
• Open and close lanes of incoming traffic as needed;
• Provide change to cashiers as needed;
• Verify cash totals at the end of the shift;
• Deposit cash into safe;
• Data entry and reporting;
• Prepare and audit invoices, purchase orders, and claims;
• Gather, assemble, tabulate, proof, extend, balance, summarize, and post various data;
• Maintain journals and control records;
• Balance and bill accounts;
• Compile routine statistical and financial reports;
• Assist in payroll preparation, as assigned;
• Assist entrance station staff during breaks and lunches;
• Work all weekends and holidays; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

KNOWLEDGE

• Current office practices and procedures;
• Principles and methods of financial and statistical clerical work; and
• Alphabetic and numeric filing procedures.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Perform basic mathematical computations;
• Operate various office machines (i.e., computer, fax, copy, microfiche, ten key);
• Deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner;
• Follow oral and written instructions; and
• Type at a reasonable rate of speed.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Equivalent to one (1) year of full-time general clerical experience involving computations, financial or statistical record keeping or reporting.

NOTE: Relevant college education or business school training may be used to substitute for up to six months of the required experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening may focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application.

• Three (3) months of experience working at Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation.

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitments consist of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: Monday, February 2nd, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. Written Examination: Week of February 16th, 2026 Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County Departments. GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.

Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary.

Closing Date/Time: 2/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$44,699.20 - $54,308.80 Annually