Job Description
Salary : $45,054.36 - $62,108.02 Annually
Location : Burbank, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25OCP-4
Department: All City Departments
Opening Date: 09/26/2025
NOTE: We are continuously seeking qualified candidates for Intermediate Clerk across all City departments through this ongoing recruitment process. Candidates who pass all qualifying phases (minimum qualification review, written examination, and/or oral interview) will advance to the hiring department who will have access to a pool of candidates to initiate the selection process. Please note that the time frame for the recruitment timeline will vary, contingent upon when vacancies arise.
Any candidate who withdraws, fails to appear, or fails at any part of the testing process may reapply when the recruitment is reposted. Candidates will be removed from the ongoing candidate pool six (6) months from the dates of placement in the pool. Under direction, to perform a variety of clerical and office work of average complexity; and to do related work as required.
Essential Functions Performs routine clerical duties such as typing, proofreading, filing, operating office equipment, assisting the public, checking and recording information on records; types forms, letters, memoranda, statistical reports and other material from oral direction, rough draft, copy, notes, dictating equipment or other sources; reviews work for typographical and formatting errors; sorts and files documents and records by appropriate category; greets the public, in-person and over the telephone, responding to routine procedural and directional inquiries and/or referring to proper source of information; assists public at the counter with completing and processing various forms; checks and tabulates statistical data; assembles data and prepares reports using discretion to recognize and correct discrepancies; operates a computer terminal to enter, modify, or retrieve data; receives sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing correspondence; operates calculator, word processor, and other office equipment; in certain City departments will perform specialized duties such as preparing legal descriptions, making simple drawings, issuing licenses and permits, and writing receipts for fees.
Minimum Qualifications Employment Standards: Knowledge of Modern office methods, procedures and equipment; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic arithmetic.
Ability to organize and maintain recordkeeping systems; understand and interpret written material; operate a variety of office equipment, including word processor and computer terminal; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training: One year of office clerical experience or completion of a full-time, six month business course in a recognized business school or six months of experience in the City's Work Trainee program. Ability to type accurately from clear copy at a speed of 45 net words per minute.
Supplemental Information A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent may be required at time of appointment.
This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA) The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits:
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Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.
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I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.
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OCP - Should a position become available, please specify your preferred department in which you would like to work.
- Water & Power
- City Attorney
- City Clerk
- City Council
- City Treasurer
- City Manager
- Financial Services
- Community Development
- Information Technology
- Fire Department
- Parks and Recreation
- Management Services
- Library
- Police Department
- Public Works
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How many years of office clerical experience do you have?
- None
- Less than one (1) year
- one (1) year
- More than one (1) year
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Have you completed a full-time business course?
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Was the business course completed at a recognized business school?
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Have you completed at least six months in the City's Work Trainee program?
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OCP Intermediate Clerk - A certified typing certificate showing the ability to type 45 net words per minute must accompany application to be considered. By clicking "Yes" I am aware that I must have a typing certificate submitted prior to the closing date. If typing certificate is not submitted prior to the closing date, I will be disqualified from the process. TYPING CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS. TYPING CERTIFICATES MUST BE CERTIFIED FROM A GOVERNMENT AGENCY, BUSINESS COLLEGE, TEMPORARY AGENCY, PUBLIC SCHOOL, OR OTHER VERIFIABLE AGENCY AND DATED WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE LAST DAY TO APPLY. NET WORDS PER MINUTE MUST BE STATED ON THE CERTIFICATE. ONLINE TYPING CERTIFICATES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.PLEASE NOTE: Any certificate you have submitted with a previous application is not kept on file. You must submit the new certificate with your application.
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Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Traineeship, Work at office