Temporary - Department Assistant II - Washington Fruit Community Center

JOB
This is a temporary position not to exceed 866 hours in a calendar year. The Washington Fruit Community Center is seeking a reliable and friendly team member to assist with general office duties, including answering phones, greeting visitors, and delivering excellent customer service. Work hours will be Monday–Friday, 4–5 hours per day, with a mix of morning and afternoon shifts as needed. MINIMUM CLASS REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to one-year general office work experience.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Under general supervision; performs a variety of responsible, moderately difficult clerical, accounting, or secretarial tasks within a City department; operates one or more types of office or specialized equipment in conjunction with the work; applies some independent judgment in making routine decisions, resolving normal problems, and interpreting standard guidelines and regulations in order to complete the work; performs related work as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures; of modern secretarial practices, as required by the position; of basic arithmetic; of the basic principles and practices of clerical accounting and bookkeeping as required by the position. Ability to perform basic arithmetical computations; to perform varied clerical tasks; to perform typing or stenographic work at an acceptable level, as required by the position; to meet and deal with the public in a pleasant and courteous manner, and at times, under stress situations; to understand and apply readily available guidelines to varied operational requirements; to operate equipment, associated with the position, in a proper manner.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is performed primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer terminal for extended periods of time or while standing for a period of time. Frequently needs to move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constant use of both hands in reaching/ handling/grasping/fingering while performing duties operating on computers. Occasional heavy work includes lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds. Occasionally ascends/descends stairs and ladders while maintaining balance. Constant use of all senses including feeling/talking/hearing/seeing while performing duties and while communicating with co-workers, general public and completing all tasks as assigned. Must be able to distinguish color and maintain long-term and short-term memory. May work in remote locations or in noisy work area. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Some positions come in contact with the public who may be irate, upset, or disturbed.