General Clerk

Current vacancy is in the Department of Families, Children, and Youth. Under supervision, to perform clerical work of average difficulty and responsibility, general involving knowledge of policies and procedures. Performs general clerical work involving moderately complex clerical procedures and requiring the exercise of judgment and making decisions within the limits of general instructions. Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail and other materials to all offices in the municipal building. Collects, weighs, stamps manually or by machine and delivers outgoing to the post office. Acts as information clerk in a large public building, direct callers to proper departments, answers questions and provides information regarding the functions and operations of municipal departments. Makes posting to various types of records in accordance with established procedures. Prepares simple reports and records. May operate standard office machines and other specialized machines requiring only brief on- the-job training; May operate a simple switchboard. Performs related duties as required.

This is a 1716 position. The hours of the position are 40 hours per week. The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application and may also include a written test, an oral test, a performance based test, or a combination thereof.  All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure:  

Knowledge of:

• General office procedures and equipment;
• Mail procedures and general postal regulations;
• Location, functions, and activities of the several municipal departments;

Ability to:

• Sort and distribute mail with speed and accuracy;
• Learn assigned tasks readily, to adhere to prescribed routines and to develop some skill in the operation of standard or other office machines;
• Maintain simple records and to prepare reports from such records.Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications: 

Graduation from a standard high school AND one year of experience in moderately difficult clerical work.

HARTFORD RESIDENCY PREFERRED: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.

A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION.  A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION SHALL RESULT IN YOUR DISQUALIFICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

APPLICATIONS VIA FACSIMILE OR EMAIL ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3- 12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules, and regulations.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS WILL OCCUR VIA EMAIL, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

IN ADDITION TO CHECKING YOUR EMAIL INBOX FOR RECRUITMENT CORRESPONDENCE, PLEASE ALSO CHECK YOUR JUNK AND SPAM FOLDERS. 

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.

The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.