Clerk Citywide; C00405

Department: Citywide
Job class: 1404-Clerk
Salary range: $66,898.00 - $81,328.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type:Class Based Test
Rule:Rule of 3
List type:Combined Promotive and Entrance

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAMINATION

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area.

Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

• Application Opening: December 1, 2025
• Final date to receive applications: December 12, 2025at 11:59 p.m.

Under general supervision, the 1404 Clerk performs general clerical work. This is the journey-level position in the Clerk series.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Files, maintains and retrieves documents, records and correspondence in accordance with established procedures.
• Codes and indexes documents, records and correspondence. Methods may include color code, terminal digit, numerical, alphabetical and/or chronological order to ensure proper filing and ready access of data.
• Checks and reviews a variety of documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Compiles information and data necessary for the preparation of various departmental reports in which judgment may be exercised in the selection of data and materials.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports in which judgment may be exercised in the selection of data and materials.
• Makes mathematical computations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
• Receives and accounts for moderate amounts of money from the collection of fees and similar sources.
• Disseminates information and answers inquiries by communicating with the public, departmental personnel and other departments.
• Operates office equipment, including calculators, photocopying equipment, adding machines, computer terminals, document imaging, fax machines and postage meters.
• Processes mail: opens, time stamps, sorts, and distributes the incoming mail; stuffs and seals envelopes; makes daily pickup and delivery to ensure timely mailing and receipt of mail.

Note:Some positions
may
require heavy lifting and/or possession of a California's Driver's License and/or bilingual skills.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Experience:
One (1) year
of clerical experience including preparing and maintaining a variety of records and/or documents, filing, use of office equipment, public contact, and processing of incoming and outgoing mail.

Substitution:Any one of the following may substitute for six(6) months
of the required experience:

• Completion of a clerical training program (240 hours);
  OR
• 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university;
  OR
• Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative training program (as designated on the job announcement).

Verification:

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education…