Job Details

Salary: $18.40 - $20.29 Hourly
Location : 7100 Garfield Ave. Bell Gardens, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2526-011
Department: Recreation & Community Services
Opening Date: 01/08/2026
Closing Date: 1/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Details

Under the general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator/RCS Clerk/RCS Senior Secretary, the incumbent performs a wide variety of typing and general clerical work of a routine nature in support of the Recreation and Community Services DepartmentNote, part-time positions are considered at-will employment.
Examples of Essential Functions

The incumbent performs a wide variety of general clerical work including typing and/or data entry, collect and record fees, and maintains accurate cash records. Receives the public and answers calls while displaying courteous and professional behavior; observes and enforces all City safety rules and regulations including policies; provides customer service requiring understanding of City policies and procedures; directs people to appropriate offices; answers routine questions; explains routine procedures, processes, or departmental activities; distributes and explains forms, such as applications or facility permits; obtains routine factual information to create or update files; provides routine assistance. Compiles routine reports by extracting and/or tabulating information from a variety of sources, such as files, correspondence, meeting notes, logs, previous reports, and/or oral instruction. Types a variety of documents in draft and final form, such as correspondence, standard forms, charts, and reports using word processing equipment; types from written, recorded, or printed sources and/or oral instructions; proofreads materials for correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation; will sort and distribute mail. Provides assistance processing warrant demands, registration for Recreational classes and sports. Provides temporary and vacation relief in similar occupational fields as necessary. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required; college coursework relating to recreational programs highly desirable. Some direct experience in leadership, volunteer work, or recreation activities is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Keep simple records and prepare reports and notices; establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; team oriented; maintain confidential data and information; the ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable. Ability to operate a personal computer using common business applications, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Other Important Information
SELECTION PROCESS
Following a review of all applicants, the best-qualified candidates will be scheduled for further assessment procedures. Those applicants who successfully complete the evaluation process will be further considered. An eligibility list will be compiled in accordance with the City's Promotional/Open Recruitment Policy from which the final selection will be made.

Initial appointment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a City paid physical examination, drug screening, background check and verification of U.S. Citizenship or right to work in the United States. This position is subject to and dependent on the continued availability of funds and the manpower needs of the City of Bell Gardens.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

NOTICE: Under the California Government Code, Chapter 8 of Division 4 of Title 1, Section 3100 and the City of Bell Gardens Municipal Code Chapter 2.34, all City employees are designated as official disaster workers in the event of a declared disaster. In a declared disaster City employees may be required to report to work at times other than their regularly scheduled shifts and work extensive overtime during the emergency period.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Bell Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the examination components due to a qualified disability, you must inform the Human Resources Division at (562) ###-#### at least 5 days in advance of testing date.

Please contact NEOGOV applicant support at (855) ###-#### for any technical issues when creating an account or submitting an application. Applicant Support Hours: Monday through Friday, 6am - 5pm PST.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.

Part-time employees have no property rights into the position they are hired and are at-will employees and, as such, may be terminate at any time, with or without cause or notice, at the discretion of the appointing authority.
Retirement - Enrollment in Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) is required. Employee pays the 7.5% retirement contribution.
01

Please indicate your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some college-level coursework
• Bachelor's degree or higher

02

A highly desirable requirement of this position is some direct experience with routine public contact, clerical or customer service. Do you meet this requirement?

• No
• Yes

03

If you answered yes to question #2, describe your experience. Include details about duties performed. Type N/A if Not Applicable.
04

How many years of experience do you have of answering questions from the public, either by telephone or in-person?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 or more years

05

How many years of experience do you have of filing and retrieving documents in established filing systems?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 or more years

06

Please list your current availability from Monday - Sunday.(i.e. Monday: 1PM-7PM)
07

Have you ever been convicted of sexual assault or assault with intent to commit mayhem?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you ever been convicted or unlawful sexual intercourse with a person under age 18?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you ever been convicted of rape?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you ever been convicted of the rape of a spouse?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you ever been convicted of willful harm or injury to a child?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you ever been convicted of child endangerment?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you ever been convicted of corporal punishment or injury to a child?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you ever been convicted of willful infliction of corporal injury to a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, or mother or father of your child?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you ever been convicted of any sexual crime or offense?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you ever been convicted of kidnapping or of an attempt to commit kidnapping?

• Yes
• No

17

Have you ever been convicted of kidnapping or attempted kidnapping with the intent to commit rape, sodomy, lewd or lascivious acts, oral copulation, or forcible acts of sexual penetration?

• Yes
• No

18

Have you ever been convicted of kidnapping for ransom or attempted kidnapping for ransom?

• Yes
• No

19

Have you ever been convicted of kidnapping for ransom or attempted kidnapping for ransom with the intent to commit rape, sodomy, lewd or lascivious acts, oral copulation, or forcible acts of sexual penetration?

• Yes
• No

20

Have you ever been convicted of any of the following crimes or of an attempt to commit any of the following crimes? If "YES", list any of the following in your response. If no, enter "N/A" in your response. -Sexual Battery -Rape -Enticement of minors for prostitution -Pimping of a minor -Pandering of a minor -Abduction for the purpose of prostitution -Inducing sexual intercourse with another when the other's consentis procured by false pretenses with the intent to create fear -Aggravated sexual assault of a child -Incest -Sodomy -Lewd or lascivious acts or Solicitation of the same -Oral Copulation -Continuous sexual abuse of a child -Forcible acts of sexual penetration or the solicitation of the same -Selling, distributing, printing, or exhibiting of child pornography -Sexual exploitation of a child -Employment or use of a minor to perform prohibited acts -Advertising child pornography -Possession of child pornography -Annoying or molesting a child under 18 -Solicitation of rape by force or violence, sodomy by force or violence, or oral copulation by force or violence -Indecent exposure -Procuring, counseling, or assisting any person to commit indecent exposure -Contributing to the delinquency of a minor-Sending harmful material to a minor with the intent to seduce said minor
21

Have you ever been convicted of armed robbery?

• Yes
• No

22

Have you ever been convicted of armed carjacking?

• Yes
• No

23

Have you ever been convicted of assault or attempted murder of a public official?

• Yes
• No

24

Have you ever been convicted of false imprisonment?

• Yes
• No

25

Have you ever been convicted of assault?

• Yes
• No

26

Have you ever been convicted of assault with a deadly weapon?

• Yes
• No

27

Have you ever been convicted of battery?

• Yes
• No

28

Have you ever been convicted of murder?

• Yes
• No

29

Have you ever been convicted of mayhem?

• Yes
• No

30

Have you ever been convicted of a crime that requires you to register as a sex offender in the State of California?

• Yes
• No

31

Have you been arrested for any crime(s) for which you are currently awaiting adjudication? If yes, please explain:
Required Question