Office Support Clerk II

at  The City of Vancouver

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Completion of the 12th school grade including or supplemented by courses in commercial subjects, typing, word processing and some related experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Considerable knowledge of the practices and procedures used in the operation of word processing equipment and of its capabilities as related to the work performed.
• Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic.
• Sound knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of departmental and other regulations, rules, procedures and practices that relate to the position occupied or which govern worksite activities and employee behaviour.
• Working knowledge of departmental functions, responsibilities and activities.
• Ability to perform a variety of clerical, data entry, word-processing, bookkeeping, secretarial, receptionist or other office support functions.
• Ability to prepare routine reports, correspondence and memoranda related to the work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other staff in supplying factual information and assistance.
• Skill in typing (keyboarding) rapidly and accurately where applicable to the position.

Business Unit/Department: Finance & Supply Chain Mgmt (1150)
Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Start Date: November, 2024
Position End Date: February, 2025
Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-013: $27.04 to $31.66 per hour
Number of Vacancies: 3

• Receives and verifies cash and cheques in payment of accounts; makes change and issues correct receipts; balances cash and compiles summary sheets.
• Operates a computer terminal to enter and update records; modifies or removes records; produces standard reports.
• Opens, sorts and batches mailed payments and applies payments to accounts.
• Processes, cheques and maintains a variety of office records, forms, files, reports, statistics, documents and related material; posts entries to simple records; processes incoming and outgoing mail as per departmental procedures.
• Answers inquiries and provides assistance by telephone or in person, ascertains nature of inquiries or complaints and gathers information in order to respond or refer caller as necessary; explains departmental rules and regulations; prepares correspondence using established formats.
• Provides information and assistance regarding the nature, activities and services of the organization to the public at a central information booth or switchboard; directs more detailed inquiries to the appropriate department or staff member; dispenses pamphlets, brochures, maps and other material of an informative nature.
• Transcribes from copy, rough draft, or general instructions a variety of material using word processing software and hardware to enter, record, recall, revise and print the data; as required, establishes appropriate format; reviews work for punctuation, spelling and grammatical correctness.
• Assists in the collation and preparation of elementary statistical reports and tabulations involving some arithmetic calculations.
• Provides admin support to one or more senior positions; interviews callers, screens calls, makes and cancels appointments, processes confidential matters; prepares routine correspondence; may take and transcribe dictation.
• Performs related work as required