Job Abstract

NOTE: This recruitment will establish an eligibility list from which vacancies will be filled for the life of the list.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the on-line application by clicking the "Apply" link toward the top of the page. Do not abbreviate job titles for yourself or employers. All pertinent employment with a Temporary Agency must indicate frequency and length of assignment. Prior to submitting your application, verify it reflects all relevant experience and education.

EXAMINATION PROCESS
1. Training and Experience Evaluation - Pass/Fail
Applications will be screened for best qualified applicants to compete in the competitive examination process.

For those passing the Training and Experience Evaluation (notified after the recruitment closing date):

2. Performance Exam– Date: TBD
The Performance Examination will consist of document creation/revision utilizing Microsoft Office Word and Excel 2016, as well as an on-line multiple choice examination assessing fundamental clerical knowledge for the position.

For those passing the Performance Examination:

3. Structured Oral Interview – Date TBD
The Structured Oral Interview will be before a panel and contain questions that assess technical knowledge, experience, and one's general fitness for successful performance in the position.

A total score will be computed using weighted scores on all testing components. Applicants must receive a passing score on the oral examination to be placed on the year-long eligibility list. The top 3 ranks (scores) on the eligibility list are eligible for the hiring interview for each vacancy in this classification within the life of the list.

BASIC POSITION FUNCTION
Under general supervision, to do a wide variety of clerical work of average difficulty, some of which involves the use of a computer; to do related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the fully qualified, experienced working level. Positions in this class are filled by advancement from the lower level class of Clerk Typist, or when filled from outside the classified service, require prior clerical experience. An Intermediate Clerk Typist works under general supervision, and within a framework of established procedures, is expected to perform a wide variety of computer and general clerical duties with only occasional instruction or assistance. Adequate performance at this level requires a knowledge of departmental procedures and precedents, and the ability to choose among a number of alternatives in solving problems. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results, and mistakes may often be evident only from complaints or from the presence of substantial inaccuracies in departmental records. Employees in this class may have frequent contact with students, teachers and the public, answering a variety of procedural questions or giving out information from established departmental records.

Does a wide variety of clerical work, including such tasks as typing, checking, proofreading, filing, recording information on records, data entry, compiling information for and making reports and summaries;

Answers telephone and waits on public counter;

Maintains files and records, personally collecting required information;

Types rough and final copy from a dictating machine;

Operates office equipment, including calculator, copy machine, and computer; composes simple or routine letters independently;

Receives, sorts, and distributes mail;

Makes appointments; enrolls and registers new students;

Collects absence slips and verifies absences contacting parents when necessary;

Posts absences daily and maintains accurate records;

Following standardized procedures inputs data for students and student attendance;

May do some financial recordkeeping work;

Types requisitions, receives, shelves and distributes supplies;

Operates a switchboard;

May direct and instruct student helpers in the performance of routine clerical and office duties.

Experience:
One year of experience performing varied clerical work.

Education:
Persons with the experience, knowledge and abilities as stated are considered to have the necessary education.

*Alternate variations of education/experience may be considered by Personnel Commission staff as acceptable to qualify for participation in the examination process resulting in an eligibility list.

Knowledge of:
Modern office methods and equipment, including the preparation of business correspondence filing, and standard office equipment operations;
The elements of English usage, spelling, grammar and arithmetic.

Ability to:
Perform general clerical work of average difficulty with speed and accuracy;
Make simple arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work;
Type accurately from clear copy at a rate of 45 words per minute;
Operate a computer terminal and office equipment.

Nondiscrimination in Employment

The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 0410). Any applicant who attempts to directly contact individual Board Members with the intent of influencing the deciaion of the Board will be considered disqualified from candidacy for this position.