Parks & Recreation Front Desk Clerk | Part-Time

City of Davenport • Davenport, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty doing clerical tasks of a well-defined and routine nature. This position is located at The River's Edge and is part of the Parks and Recreation Department. The starting hourly rate of pay is $17.97, increasing to $18.37 after 6 months. The typical schedule includes shifts from Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM, and on Friday and Saturday, one of two shifts: either 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM, with an average of 18-29 weekly hours.

Requirements

• Six months experience in the performance of office clerical duties or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Requires typing or computer terminal proficiency at 35 words per minute.
• Must pass a background check as prescribed by the City of Davenport.
• Good Knowledge of English grammar, spelling and basic arithmetic.
• Some Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
• Working Skill in following oral and written instructions.
• Working Skill in performing routine arithmetic computations.
• Working Skill in accessing, inputting and retrieving information from a computer.
• Considerable Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with associates and the public.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned clerical duties in conformance with well-defined procedures or under close supervision and guidance.
• Picks up, opens and routes mail, memoranda and other correspondence according to specified procedures.
• Uses a telephone in receiving and transmitting calls and messages.
• Provides general information to callers.
• Types general correspondence and reports, standardized forms and routine file and index cards.
• Attends a public service counter to provide routine information and services.
• Greets guests and provides excellent customer service.
• Responsible for cash handling and processing customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
• May operate a variety of office machines (typewriter, computer terminal, point of sale system, or calculator) in routine situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• IPERS: A benefit plan that provides members with a monthly lifetime retirement benefit based on a formula including the employee's earnings and years of service.
• Discounted Classes: All City employees receive 20% off Park Amenities, including: adult and youth sports leagues, camps, theatre classes, and even shelter and facility rentals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed