Office Specialist II

Office Specialist II – City of Berkeley

The City of Berkeley is now accepting applications for the position of Office Specialist II. In this role, the incumbent will provide a variety of routine to difficult clerical and operational support to various City services and programs, which may include customer service, utilization of computer software, record keeping, filing, and other administrative duties.

See the full job specification here:

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of office support experience.

College level courses in general business subjects such as business practices, customer service, bookkeeping and accounting are desirable.

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM PST on August 17, 2026, and must include a completed application. Please note that you must include all of your relevant experience and dates worked for your application to be considered. Failure to do so will result in your application being incomplete and may disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications
• Multiple-Choice Written Exam (tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate.

Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations:
The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr at the time of application.