CLERK TYPIST III

DESCRIPTION

The Fire Department is now recruiting for the position of Clerk Typist III. This recruitment is anticipated to close on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 11:59 PM OR when 100 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

The Fire Department is seeking a Clerk Typist III-Unclassified to p rovide direct clerical support for the in the Business Operations Bureau, Personnel Services Division. The position services a diverse population of approximately 700 full and part-time employees. The position assists with personnel/human resources functions. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after six months of employment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Drafts various types of correspondence, memorandums, and reports for division and management staff.
• Drafts personnel requisitions and assists with general recruitment duties.
• Assists sworn and professional staff with general Return to Work Program inquiries.
• Provides scheduling support by scheduling meetings, reserving conference rooms, and setting up room technology as required.
• Tracks and monitors annual employee training compliance, including Harassment Prevention Training and Cybersecurity training.
• Tracks and monitors safety protocols to ensure full compliance and up-to-date standards at Fire Headquarters.
• Schedules employee ergonomic evaluations.
• Maintains and updates organizational charts as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

• Ability to type neatly and accurately at a net speed of 40 words per minute.
• Ability to file in alphabetical and numerical order.
• Ability to make simple mathematical computations.
• Ability to correct errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the public.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, or when 100 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format. 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. 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) 570-7165.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. 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 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) 570-7165. In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (8 55) 524-5627.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

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: 8/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• City of Long Beach

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