Principal Clerk - P&R - GovernmentJobs.com : Job Details

Under general supervision, the Principal Clerk plans, implements and carries out support staff functions, complex clerical assignments, and projects; applies departmental and City customer service and record-keeping policies; exercises sound judgment in applying departmental and City procedures; and may perform related work as required. The immediate opening for this position will mainly be working at the new Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center. The scheduled hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Some flexibility may be required depending on the needs of the Center's customers and events. In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient. The median salary for this position is $64,637.

The City of Ames has a compensation philosophy for our merit salary ranges that provides growth for employees as they gain experience and expertise in their roles. The minimum pay of each range is intended to reflect an employee's qualifications that meet the position's minimum requirements. The median of any range is for an employee who can reasonably meet all expectations of the position responsibilities without initial or extensive training. The City may consider a candidate's education, experience, and skills that are above the minimum requirements when considering a salary closer to the median. Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed at City of Ames Benefits.

The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience; phone interview; hiring assessment; on-site interview, which will include a manager meeting and skills testing; and completion of reference checks and a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status. Depending on the number of qualified candidates, the City may forego phone interviews.

The City of Ames provides Veteran's Preference Points for Civil Service positions. A copy of your DD214 and, if applicable, proof of disability, must be attached with your application (or faxed to 515-###-####) prior to the close date of the posting in order to receive Veteran's Preference Points.