Clerk Typist I - Temporary

October 5, 2026

$18.83/hr.<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-top: 0in;" type="disc" data-pasted="true"><li style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;">Performs routine and repetitive typing and clerical duties such as typing letters, reports, invoices, etc.</li><li style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;">Receive and route correspondence and/or incoming mail</li><li style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;">Sorts and file various documents</li><li style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;">Interact with office staff and public and may provide routine information</li><li style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;">Answer and transfer incoming telephone calls to appropriate staff</li><li style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;">Ability to spell correctly, use good English, and make simple arithmetical computations</li><li style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;">Ability to operate a variety of office equipment which may include word processing, personal computers, copy and fax machines</li><li style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;">Performs other work as required</li></ul>REQUIREMENTS:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;">High School Diploma or GED</li></ul><div style="margin:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in;"><li style="margin:0in;">Six (6) months of responsible and varied clerical experience</li><li style="margin:0in;">Minimum typing proficiency of 40 net words per minute (must submit typing certificate with application, dated within last two years)</li></ul></div>HOW TO APPLY:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;">Only one application required.</li><li style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;">Submit City Application for Temporary Employment and required typing certificate online at <a href=""> or in-person to the Human Resources Department, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA. 93301 - (661) 326-3773. NOTE: Typing Certificates obtained on-line are acceptable. </li><li style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;">Read and follow all instructions on the application. Provide all requested information. Explain all gaps in employment. Be sure to detail your relevant experience.</li><li style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;">Due to limited resources, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. Be assured that all applications are reviewed and remain on file for six months. Qualified applications are referred to the hiring department as openings occur. The hiring department will interview qualified applicants and make the hiring decision. </li><li style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;">Please advise Human Resources staff if you need special accommodations for any part of the application process. </li><li style="margin:0in;">All job offers are contingent on the applicant passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. </li><li style="margin:0in;">Note: Temporary employment may not exceed 960 hours in any 12-month period. </li></ul>

Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...

DISCLAIMER