CLERK TYPIST III

DESCRIPTION

City Manager's Office is now recruiting for the position of Clerk Typist III. This recruitment is anticipated to close on May 7th, 2026, at 11:59 PM OR when 100 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

THE DEPARTMENT
The City Manager's Office is responsible for the administration of all City government departments, except for elective offices and the semi-autonomous departments. Additionally, the City Manager's Office is responsible for City Council support, intergovernmental relations, special events and filming, communication, Offices of Ethics and Transparency, Climate Action and Sustainability, Global Engagement and Protocol, and Equity. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is customer service driven, self-motivated, a team player, and interested in working in a demanding, fast-paced environment that is highly rewarding.

THE POSITION
The City Manager's Office is recruiting for a full-time, unclassified Clerk Typist Ill, who will provide clerical support in various programs within the City Manager's Office. This position's duties include providing lead clerical support for the administration of the Office of Ethics and Transparency, which includes the Ethics and Public Records Act programs .

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The Clerk Typist III will:

• Interacts with and responds to inquiries from City staff in all Departments, the public, vendors, and outside agencies by telephone and email
• Assists with records coordination in response to Public Records Act (PRA) requests
• Provides support for research and benchmarking projects
• Provides creative support for the Ethics Education Program
• Attends monthly meetings of the Ethics Commission and provides administrative support as needed

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS

• The ability to type accurately at a net speed of 40 words per minute and perform basic clerical and office support duties.
• The ability to work cooperatively with others and the public.
• The ability to file in alphabetical and numerical order and perform clerical detail, which includes making simple mathematical computations and correcting error in grammar, spelling and punctuation.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of progressively responsible clerical experience, including frontline customer service interactions.
• Extensive experience using a personal computer and business software (e.g., Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Adobe Pro).
• Bilingual Spanish Skills are highly desirable.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to effectively interface with the public and City staff, including executive management staff, and provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently, be proactive, and learn quickly.
• Ability to take initiative and implement creative solutions to address unique obstacles as they arise.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize assignments to ensure timely completion and compliance with laws.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling confidential documents and information.
• Ability to monitor and filter multiple email accounts to establish contact and action items and provide support to staff.
• Ability to exercise strong judgment in carrying out responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain composure when encountering challenging personalities.
• Ability to be punctual, flexible, and maintain a positive attitude.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on May 7th, 2026 , or when 100 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter and resume in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-6913.

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

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7008. In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

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: 5/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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