Clerk Typist -Iii; Non-Career

THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING

A CLERK TYPIST I-III (NON-CAREER) IN THE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIVISION

(This is an at-will position)

Hourly Wage: $

The Port of Long Beach is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving $300 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East-Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and the entire country.

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The Port of Long Beach is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment, with the ultimate goal of making BELONGING a norm. We hire amazing qualified teammates from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that embracing our differences, and establishing an environment that encourages a diversity of viewpoints and perspectives, makes us a stronger, more effective organization.

We invite all of our teammates to bring their whole selves to work. We are huge advocates of LIFE/WORK BLEND – where LIFE leads the pack! Our teammates arrive daily with the ethos to collaborate, foster intellectual curiosity and provide unparalleled service. If you share these values and our enthusiasm, your next career opportunity is with THE PORT OF CHOICE!

The Harbor Department is seeking to fill a Clerk Typist II (Non-Career) position in the Government Relations Division. The Government Relations Division provides strategic government relations outreach on behalf of the Port of Long Beach to elected officials, legislative staff, agency leaders and appointed officials at the local, state, and federal levels. In addition, the Government Relations Division provides legislative analysis and advocacy services for the Port in an effort to promote the Port's initiatives and programs, as well as advocate for funding needs.

This is an unclassified (Non-Civil Service) position. Non-career positions typically average 20 hours per week, up to 29 hours a week, for a total of 1600 hours in a year for a maximum of two (2) years. Flexibility is offered within typical business hours. The assignment may end at any time, but under no circumstances will it extend beyond two years.

Under general supervision, provides secretarial, clerical, and administrative support to the Government Relations staff.

• Answer, screen and direct telephone calls to appropriate Government Relations staff; take messages or transfer to voicemail.
• Assist staff with project-related clerical needs, including scanning, copying, faxing and mailing.
• Data entry, record keeping, and filing.
• Greet and direct visitors to appropriate staff members or conference rooms.
• Provide callers with general information pertaining to the Port.
• Route various correspondences or signature items; retrieve, process incoming and outgoing mail, and complete mail distribution.
• Assist staff with reserving and scheduling upcoming meetings in conference rooms.
• Prepare, edit and print various types of correspondence and reports as directed.
• Stock and organize office supplies in designated areas, including monitoring supply levels to maintain adequate inventory.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Requires minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible clerical experience.
• Prior City or Port experience is desirable.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation is essential.
• Knowledge of personal computers and applications such as Microsoft Office and other related software.
• Knowledge of proper phone etiquette.

• Excellent phone etiquette.
• Ability to handle confidential issues.
• Ability to…