Office Specialist II
Job Location:
Berkeley, CA - USA
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Job Summary
- JOB OPPORTUNITY
The City of Berkeley is now accepting applications for the position of Office Specialist 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: QUALIFICATIONSA 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.APPLICATION PROCESSApplications 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 .Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
- EXAM PROCESS
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 toat the time of application.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history educational credentials and degrees certificates registrations and licenses including drivers license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race color national origin ancestry religion age physical or mental disability or medical condition sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information marital status pregnancy political affiliation veterans status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
Required Experience:
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