Administrative Clerk - PT

Function

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The City of Ankeny is seeking applicants for the part\-time position of Administrative Clerk at the Public Services Building.

Starting pay: $23\.37 \- $27\.06 per hour, depending on relevant work experience.Work schedule: Monday \- Friday, 12:30 \- 5:00 pm

This position is on\-site in Ankeny, IA (no remote work is available) Deadline for applying is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Please apply online at www.AnkenyIowa.gov/jobs. Interested candidates must complete an application online and attach a current resume and cover letter. Pre\-employment drug screen and background check required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

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• Greets and provides assistance to persons entering office by answering inquiries, listening to complaints, or referring to appropriate department.
• Receives incoming phone calls, and takes messages, responds to inquiries, or forwards to appropriate personnel.
• Accepts applications, records, collects fees, and files a variety of permits, licenses, and registrations.
• Composes and types documents and correspondence from notes, drafts, and oral instructions.
• Completes a variety of reports, letters, charts, and documents by operating a computer and entering data into various programs.
• Receives and counts cash and balances receipts.
• Makes phone calls to inform individuals of meetings, acquire additional information, or relay messages.
• Assist in opening and distributing mail.
• Copies, collates, files and distributes reports to staff and general public.

Entry Requirements and Skills

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• Graduation from high school or an equivalent.
• Three (3\) years of clerical or general office experience.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures and equipment and ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to type accurately; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions as well as departmental policies and routines.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co\-workers.
• Works in office environment.
• May be required to pick up mail at city offices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be sighted.
• Must be insurable.
• Must be able to hear a normal conversation.
• Must be able to speak clearly at normal rate of conversation.
• Must keep regular and reliable attendance at work.