Part-Time Employment / 30 Hours Per Week
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.
- Perform general clerical duties related to assigned functional area and department.
- Perform a wide variety of clerical work including filing, billing, and checking and recording information.
- Assist with programs and projects related to the Public Works Department including Environmental Services.
- Utilize personal computers and computer software to perform word processing and spreadsheet functions; prepare and maintain computerized reports.
- Interact with the public and answer questions at the Public Works Counter including answering phones.
- Responsible for issuing Encroachment Permits and tracking department inspections.
- Use databases to maintain department logs.
- Assist in preparing the Department budget and in tracking Department costs.
- Review legislative policy and recommend changes to City policy to meet legislative requirements especially in the field of solid waste.
- Type, proofread and process a variety of documents including general correspondence, forms, staff reports, memos, statistical charts, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Maintain department files.
- Prepare government reports and surveys.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear and to occasionally stand and walk and typically lift and carry records and documents typically weighing less than 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with City staff, other organizations and the public, and occasionally deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is typically quiet and the employee works in a controlled office setting.
SELECTION PROCESS
Interested persons who feel they meet the desirable qualifications should submit a completed City application. Not every applicant is interviewed. Selected qualified applicants will be invited to appear before an oral interview board. Application appraisal, oral interview(s) and written test shall constitute 100% of the selection process.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The City of San Dimas advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or any non-merit-based factor in admission to, treatment of or employment in its programs and activities.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The City of San Dimas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer).
ABOUT THE CITY
The City of San Dimas is located midway (about 27 miles) between Los Angeles and San Bernardino at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Superior access to freeways offers a centralized location from which to enjoy southern California’s many excellent cultural and recreational activities.
San Dimas was incorporated in 1960 with a Council-Manager form of government. Its 33,737 citizens receive a full range of services through the combined efforts of the City’s five departments (City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Development Services) and the contract services of Los Angeles County.
