Public Works Student Clerk

City of Kennewick • Frost Complex / City Hall, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Kennewick is seeking a motivated and dependable college student to join the Public Works Department as a Public Works Student Clerk. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience in a fast-paced local government environment while building valuable administrative and customer service skills. This year-round, part-time position offers flexible scheduling around school commitments and provides exposure to a variety of Public Works operations and administrative processes. The City of Kennewick is a dynamic government organization looking for Student Professionals to join their team and help administer essential duties for the Public Works Department! To be eligible, the candidate must be currently enrolled in college courses and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. This is a Monday-Friday, part-time position. No overtime is authorized or required.

Requirements

• Must maintain a level of mental and physical fitness required to perform the essential functions of this classification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Must be currently enrolled in college courses.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to complete work with a high attention to quality and detail.
• Ability to work with and protect confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to foster a collaborative environment with department personnel, City of Kennewick staff and customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming phone calls and assists walk-in customers by providing general information, responding to questions, and directing inquiries related to departmental procedures, policies, and services.
• Enters invoices and requisitions into accounts payable and requisitions systems
• Files, copies, and scans various documents and reports
• Sets up and maintains files within established filing systems
• Performs data entry with accuracy and attention to detail
• Prepares door hangers for construction notices, scheduled water outages and other departmental notifications.
• Collects and distributes incoming mail
• Conducts monthly janitorial supply inventory and reports stock levels as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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