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The Port of Long Beach is seeking a Clerk Typist II (Non-Career) position in the Government Relations Division. The Government Relations Division provides strategic government relations outreach on behalf of the Port of Long Beach to elected officials, legislative staff, agency leaders and appointed officials at the local, state, and federal levels. In addition, the Government Relations Division provides legislative analysis and advocacy services for the Port in an effort to promote the Port's initiatives and programs, as well as advocate for funding needs. This is an unclassified (Non-Civil Service) position. Non-career positions typically average 20 hours per week, up to 29 hours a week, for a total of 1600 hours in a year for a maximum of two (2) years. Flexibility is offered within typical business hours. The assignment may end at any time, but under no circumstances will it extend beyond two years.

The role involves providing secretarial, clerical, and administrative support to the Government Relations staff. Key responsibilities include answering and screening telephone calls, assisting with project-related clerical needs, data entry, record keeping, and filing, greeting and directing visitors, scheduling meetings, providing general information pertaining to the Port, routing correspondence, preparing correspondence and reports, stocking and organizing office supplies, and performing other related duties as required.

Required education, experience, and qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible clerical experience, and knowledge of principles and practices of sound business communication, correct English usage, personal computers and applications such as Microsoft Office, proper phone etiquette, technical skills, interpersonal skills, and the Port of Long Beach's commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse work environment.

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The Port of Long Beach is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse work environment, with the ultimate goal of making BELONGING a norm. We hire amazing qualified teammates from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that embracing our differences, and establishing an environment that encourages a diversity of viewpoints and perspectives, makes us a stronger, more effective organization. We invite all of our teammates to bring their whole selves to work. We are huge advocates of LIFE/WORK BLEND – where LIFE leads the pack! Our teammates arrive daily with the ethos to collaborate, foster intellectual curiosity and provide unparalleled service. If you share these values and our enthusiasm, your next career opportunity is with THE PORT OF CHOICE!

This is an unclassified, "at-will" position. The appointed candidate will serve at the discretion of the Port of Long Beach and can be terminated at any time. In such an event, the candidate has no right to any appeal or grievance procedure under any rule or regulation of the City of Long Beach.

The non-career position typically works 20 hours per week, and cannot exceed an average of 29 hours per week throughout the year, up to a total of 1600 hours in a year for a maximum of two years. Flexibility is offered within typical business hours. The assignment may end at any time, but under no circumstances will it extend beyond two years.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, Non-Career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.

The final filing date for this recruitment is: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 @ 11:59 PM PDT. Submissions will only be accepted online at www.governmentjobs.com and ONLY ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH between 8:00 AM and 11:59 PM PDT. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application outlining your relevant work experience. The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice in order to accept additional applications. Individuals identified to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. References will be completed for finalist candidates. For alternative format or accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at (562) 283-7500. For technical issues with your online application, please contact Neogov support at (877) 204-4442.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act. The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.