Clerical Specialist; part-time

Nature of Work, Essential Functions & KSA's

You can do great work and love what you do with the City of Delaware. We are an organization that succeeds because of teamwork, dedication, diversity, and the innovative spirit of all our employees. The City of Delaware is an award‑winning local government organization known for its professionalism, customer service orientation and a strong commitment to distinctive and well‑planned community development.

The work environment is stable with excellent benefits and retirement packages. Our mission is to ensure an effective government, a healthy economy, being a safe city and welcoming you to be a part of this great community!

Under the general direction of the Finance Director or Office Supervisor, the Clerical Specialist is responsible for providing general clerical office support and records maintenance. The Clerical Specialist serves as a resource to citizens and fellow employees by answering frequently asked questions both in person and via phone, directing inquiries to appropriate department(s), and relaying information to various persons in a courteous, timely and professional manner.

This position may cross‑train in one or more areas of department functions. Position requires regular and reliable attendance.

Essential Functions:For purposes of 42 USC 12101

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

• Basic accounting
• Finance
• Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, SharePoint, One Note, and Teams) and other computer software
• City and Department goals and objectives
• City and Department policies and procedures
• Government structure and process
• Standard office procedures
• Application of customer service procedures and techniques
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Standard office practices and procedures
• Record keeping and filing practices

Skills

• Excellent organization, attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and critical thinking skills.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Civic engagement and customer service.
• Operating a personal computer and multi‑line phone system.
• Maintaining tact and composure during difficult communication exchanges with visitors/callers who may be upset, distraught, irate, or otherwise unable to function within a reasonable range of constructive behaviors.
• Developing rapport with internal and external persons that serve as points of primary contact.

Abilities

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations.
• Operate assigned equipment.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Prepare correspondence.
• Compile and prepare reports.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Be honest, dependable, and trustworthy.
• Maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate effectively, both in oral and written form.
• Exercise independent judgement and discretion.
• Work in a professional office environment.
• Evaluate and analyze customer needs to provide exceptional customer service.
• Define problems, collect data, accurately enter data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions using judgment and analytical skills.
• Learn department functions thoroughly in order to provide general information and explain details department processes and…