Job Description:
CITY CLERK SPECIALIST
Description
The PositionThe City of Riverside, City Clerk's Office, is accepting applications for the position of
City Clerk Specialist to fill one (1) vacancy.The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Under general direction, a City Clerk Specialist will perform a wide range and variety of general clerical and highly responsible complex duties for the Office of the City Clerk; handle administrative tasks and duties and coordinate day-to-day office operations; and perform related work as required. Depending on assignment, may serve as a lead within the classification, providing oversight and direction to others in the same classification.
Work PerformedTypical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform a wide variety of responsible and confidential duties as needed.
- Compose letters, reports, and other communications on behalf of the City Clerk's Office ensuring materials are submitted on time; contact participants and coordinate meetings; complete and distribute follow-up reports.
- Operate, and remain proficient in, a variety of office equipment, including but not limited to, modern office methods and computer software including document management applications (i.e., word processing and Public Records Requests portal) at an advanced level.
- Perform administrative research and compile information, data and materials.
- Assist with review, dissemination of assignments for Public Records Requests to departmental liaison(s).
- Principles and practices of classifying, indexing, processing, retrieving, and controlling a large volume of records.
- Process documents including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, claims and other related documents.
- Assist with varied duties related to administering Boards and Commissions membership.
- Perform duties of Passport Acceptance Facility Agent*.
- Perform Notarial Acts in accordance with applicable state laws and established procedures.
- Recommend and assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives and strategies to support the continuous improvement and modernization of municipal clerk services.
- Manages departmental requisitions and processes invoices for payment; reconciles departmental billing records and bank statements to ensure accuracy and fiscal compliance.
- Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justification for budget items; and monitor and control expenditures.
Qualifications Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent ( GED),
Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible office administrative experience.
Highly Desired Qualifications: - Experience working for a public agency.
*Per the Federal Code of Regulations: (c)
Qualifications of persons designated by the Department to serve as passport acceptance agents. Before the Department will designate a person described in § 51.22(b) as a passport acceptance agent, his or her employer must certify that the person:
(1)
Is a U.S. citizen or a U.S. non-citizen national;
(2) Is 18 years of age or older;
Selection Process DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide). The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/ physical examination .
NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members - NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ . An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. Confidential (non-exempt)The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:
- Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
- Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
- Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
- Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
- Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
- Life Insurance - Effective 1/1/16, the City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
- Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $125 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
- Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
- Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
- Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
- LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
- Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents
- Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs = 128 hrs., 10+ yrs = 168 hrs.
- Administrative Leave - N/A
For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/ about-1
For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
Closing Date/Time: 6/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary:
$49,836.00 - $76,716.00 Annually