City of Hawthorne Hiring for Housing Clerk I Job at Hawthorne, CA Full Time

Under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical work and performs other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following is a list of typical duties assigned to this classification. The duties included on this list are
examples and not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.

• Answers inquires about program standards and procedures.
• Prepare letters and circulars from written instructions, reports records, and arranges committee meetings.
• Perform data input and reporting into varies H.U.D. and the Housing office databases.
• Attend meetings and takes brief notes.
• Post and make entries in books of account or other related department records.
• Maintain department records and other related lists and files.
• Extend and computes figures for requisitions and other forms.
• Maintain department records and other related lists and files.
• Serves as receptionist; order supplies; handles incoming/outgoing mail.
• Maintain cooperative working relationship with the general public, other agencies, and City staff; and

performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that could provide the required knowledge and abilities is
qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would include possession of related technical
certifications, in addition to the following:

CSC Approved:

• Graduation from high school or GED; and
• One (1) – two (2) years of clerical experience; or
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the required duties

for the position.

Licenses, Certificates and/or Special Requirements:

• A valid California class “C” driver’s license, safe driving record, and proof of insurance are required at the

time of appointment.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

A complete City application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for any
open positon. The City’s employment application is located at www.cityofhawthorne.org. Please complete all
the required information as provided on the form. Do not alter the application.

City Hall business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed every other
Friday. On the alternate Friday, City Hall hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please contact the Human
Resources Department at (310) 349-2950 with any questions regarding this recruitment.
Note: Communications from the Hawthorne Human Resources Office regarding this recruitment will be via
email. Please periodically check spam or junk mail folders.

All employment application materials received by the final filing deadline will be reviewed to determine the level
and scope of applicant qualifications for the position. All information provided by an applicant is subject to
verification. Incomplete applications will be rejected from consideration.

TESTING & SELECTION PROCESS

All properly completed applications will be reviewed and only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited
to continue in the selection process. The selection process may include a supplement questionnaire, a written
test, a performance test, and/or an oral interview to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training, and experience.
An applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the testing and selection process must inform the
City of Hawthorne Human Resources Department at (310) 349- 2950 at least seventy-two (72) hours in
advance of the established testing date.

Applicants completing selection testing with acceptable results will qualify to have their name placed on an
Eligibility List. The Eligibility List will be considered by the hiring authority to fill current and future vacancies for
the position.

V ET ERANS’ PREFERANCE CREDIT

The City of Hawthorne provides Veterans’ Preference Credit to qualified candidates who are successful in the
examination process. To be eligible for this preference, a legible copy of DD214 upon application filing with the
Hawthorne Human Resources Department is required.

*COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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City employee may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and
retirement plans, health programs, educational reimbursement and other benefits listed in the Hawthorne
Municipal Employee Association (HMEA) Memorandum of Understanding. Benefits may change due to
employer-employee negotiations.

CSC Approved:

Eligible City employees will participate in a defined benefit retirement plan administered by California Public
Employees’ Retirement System (CalPers).

For additional details, refer to the City’s website: www.cityofhawthorne.org under MOUs & Salary Schedules.*
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ABOUT THE CITY
*_Proudly Serving the Community for over 80 Years!
_*

Incorporated in 1922, the City of Hawthorne currently has a population of nearly 87,000 within a six square mile
area. Ideally located near the Los Angeles International Airport, connected by rail to the Port of Los Angeles
and downtown Los Angeles, and surrounded by the San Diego (I-405), Harbor (I-110), and Glenn M. Anderson
(I-105) Freeways, the City of Hawthorne could easily be termed the “Hub of the South Bay.” By virtue of its
location, Hawthorne affords easy, quick access to all that Southern California offers; culture, sports,
entertainment, mountains, and beaches. Temperatures in the area are always among the most pleasant in the
Los Angeles basin. The City of Hawthorne possesses a shared vision towards the future to create a great city
and build an economy, which supports the community’s desire for a high quality of life.

CSC Approved:

Location: 4455 W. 126th Street,Hawthorne,CA 90250, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Job Type: Full-time