Senior Administrative Clerk

Job PostingThis recruitment is to fill two vacancies and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies throughout the city. Benefits include: CalPERS Retirement, Deferred Compensation
- Three percent (3%) Match, Medical/Dental/Vision/Chiropractic, 9/80 Work Schedule, and more... Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received; however, the recruitment will close no later than 11:59 pm on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. The examination process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application, Supplemental Questionnaire, and a Written Examination; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much detailed and relevant work experience as possible, as a resume will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application materials. Applicants must submit an online application at www.lodi.gov. No paper applications will be accepted. WRITTEN EXAMINATION: Date to be determined, only those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the exam (Candidates must appear in person for the examination).

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s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. DEFINITION Performs a variety of complex and difficult clerical duties; exercises an advanced level of technical expertise and/or job knowledge relating to the clerical function. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the journey level of the Administrative Clerk series. Incumbents have demonstrated proficiency and perform a variety of complex and difficult clerical duties. This class is flexibly staffed with Administrative Clerk and is distinguished from Administrative Clerk by more complex and difficult duties performed. Maintains responsibility for oversight of clerical support functions and an ability to independently apply an advanced skill. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED General supervision is provided by higher level personnel. Functional or technical supervision may also be given or received from other staff members.
Examples of DutiesEXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs a variety of complex and difficult clerical duties; exercises an advanced level of technical expertise and/or job knowledge relating to the clerical function. Generates reports and perform other automated processes; may provide clerical and administrative support in the generation of communications, memos, budget reconciliations, etc. Prepares a variety of complex correspondence, reports, and other such tasks; ensures that work in an office is handled on a priority basis and completed in a timely manner; Performs general clerical duties including filing, tracking and monitoring information, and processing routine requests for information; may participate and assist in routine personnel, payroll, purchasing, and budget duties; Maintain confidential information related to personnel actions and managerial practices and decisions. Acts as receptionist and refers inquiries as appropriate; responds to complaints and requests for information; Operates personal computer, related software and programs; performs routine technical computer duties including performing file back-ups, assigning passwords and security codes for individual desk-tops, training department staff, moving and cleaning hardware; troubleshooting hardware and software for staff prior to contacting City IT staff; Performs other duties related to the operation of the department and the City including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the diverse needs of its community.
Typical QualificationsKNOWLEDGE OF: Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; Modern office methods, procedures and equipment, including personal computers and automated systems where applicable; Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Understand the organization and operations of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; ABILITY TO: Performs a variety of complex and difficult clerical duties; exercises an advanced level of technical expertise and/or job knowledge relating to the clerical function. Generates reports and perform other automated processes; may provide clerical and administrative support in the generation of communications, memos, budget reconciliations, etc. Maintain confidential information related to personnel actions and managerial practices and decisions. Where applicable, plan, organize, and manage a specific function within an assigned department; Use and operate centralized telephone equipment, personal computer, related software and peripheral equipment; Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; Type and/or transcribe at a speed necess