The Position
***This is a continuous recruitment*** ***Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately*** Why join Contra Costa County? Are you interested in pursuing a new opportunity and a career in public service? Contra Costa County is seeking talented and qualified individuals to fill clerical vacancies throughout the County! Once on board, there are opportunities for Clerk-Experienced Level employees to advance to Clerk-Senior Level after satisfying the requirements. Also, there are potential advancement opportunities to other specialized and supervisory clerical positions.
Typing Positions: To be considered for typing positions, applicants must complete a typing test validating the ability to type at least 40 net words per minute. Candidates who do not upload and attach a valid typing test score will be considered for non-typing positions only.
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We offer a monthly salary differential of $200 to employees in assignments that require bilingual proficiency.
To read the complete Clerk - Experienced Level job description, please visit the following link: Clerk - Experienced Level Description For Frequently Asked Questions regarding this recruitment, please click on the following link before applying: FAQ-Clerk-Clerk-Experienced-Level-Continuous-PDF
We are looking for someone who is:
- Detail oriented. You will be responsible for ensuring accuracy of written communications, numbers, or data entry
- Customer focused. Your role will require you to be responsive and proactive when addressing customer needs
- Organized. You will need to balance multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Dependable. Your assigned unit will rely on you for support
What you will typically be responsible for:
- General office duties such as typing, scanning, proofreading, filing, and email correspondence
- Receiving mail and processing it or routing it to the appropriate person
- Entering and maintaining data or other information in a computer database
- Checking forms for accuracy and proper completion
- Proofreading information such as records or reports
- Screening phone calls, answering questions, taking messages, or forwarding to appropriate person for resolution
A few reasons you might love this job:
- Your work will have a direct impact on the County's ability to provide important public services
- There is opportunity for promotional growth
- There is a wide variety of County departments with clerical staffing needs, so you can expand the breadth of your experience
A few challenges you might face in this job:
- Your customers will include some people with strong personalities and/or high expectations
- Tasks can vary depending upon the operational need and the department you are assigned to work
- You will work in a highly regulated government environment
Competencies Required:
- Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
- Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
- Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
- Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
- Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
- Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
- Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
- Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
- Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
- Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
- Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
Exam Dates
Tentative Online Written Exams:
- June 2026 (For applications received (4/6/2026 - 6/7/2026)
- September 2026 (For applications received (6/8/2026 - 8/7/2026)
- November 2026 (For applications received (8/10/2026 - 10/9/2026)