Position Description
The City of Temecula is seeking a part-time, non-benefited Office Aide to support the Public Works Department. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys providing excellent customer service and supporting administrative operations. This position performs clerical duties including data entry, filing, recordkeeping, and general office support. The role requires professional communication with the public, contractors, and staff regarding Public Works inquiries.
A key focus of this position is supporting a records digitization project, including scanning and organizing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) files, entering metadata, and assisting with reviewing archived records for proper retention and disposition. The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, and eager to learn, with basic proficiency in office software. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage large volumes of information are essential.
DEFINITION
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of basic clerical duties to support the operations of the assigned department.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Office Aide is the most Entry level classification in the Administrative series and is designed to provide clerical work experience. The employee performs a limited range of basic, general clerical support functions.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct supervision from the Director of their designated department or his/her designee.
No supervision is exercised.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Greets and receives visitors and answers incoming calls; answers routine questions and provides basic departmental information; distributes forms, permits and informational materials; routes or directs individuals to supervisors, staff members or external agencies as appropriate
- Prepares a variety of documents in draft and final form from written or oral instructions, including basic letters, forms, charts and summary reports; reviews and proofreads a variety of written documents and records for completeness, accuracy and correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, including correspondence, timesheets, invoices and requisitions
- Records, files and maintains information and alphanumeric data; compiles and prepares basic reports regarding departmental activities by researching, compiling and summarizing information contained in various sources such as paper and electronic files, database software, correspondence and notes
- Schedules conference rooms and facilities for meetings and events; registers participants in classes and sports programs; collects and processes fees; issues receipts, permits and contracts
- Creates, labels and maintains electronic and paper filing systems; scans, files, maintains, purges and archives correspondence, records and other written documents
- Opens, sorts and distributes incoming mail; prepares letters and informational materials for outgoing mail
- Prints documents and makes photocopies; compiles, prepares and organizes documents for mailing, distribution and use by department staff
- Orders and maintains inventory of departmental supplies; processes invoices for payment
- May provide assistance with department software operation and troubleshooting
- Provides backup support to other staff
- Prepares and writes a variety of reports and documentation, including detailed Risk Management incident reports
- Performs other duties of a similar nature
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent; and demonstrated knowledge of clerical support functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Objectives, programs, policies and procedures of the assigned department
- Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting
- Occupational hazards and safety measures appropriate to work performed
Skill to:
- Operate various types of standard office equipment, including a personal computer, tablet and related software
- Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner
Ability to:
- Learn, understand and apply departmental policies and procedures
- Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative, and effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work
- Maintain professionalism, courtesy and composure at all times, including stressful situations, and handle disputes and complaints in a calm manner
- Prepare and maintain accurate and precise written documents such as reports, records, forms and correspondence
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
- Use proper English, spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Perform basic arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy
- Evaluate situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines
- Effectively handle multiple priorities and organize workload
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Serve as emergency services worker in the event of an emergency
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES
None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Satisfactory results from a background investigation and administrative screening. The administrative screening may include a pre-employment drug screening for positions which are designated as safety sensitive or security sensitive, including but not limited to being responsible for the care and custody of children and operating heavy equipment.
May be required to occasionally work outside of regular work hours (e.g. evenings, holidays and weekends).
Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit; talk or hear both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate equipment needed to carry out duties of the position; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently stands or walks, and lifts and moves records and documents or objects weighing up to 50 pounds alone, and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; meet intensive and changing deadlines and interact with City staff, customers, vendors, contractors, and the public.
The employee typically works in office conditions; the noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet, at or below 50 decibels.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification or below in the same classification series for both project and authorized positions.
Note: A Project employee is an employee who is hired to work a specific period of time in a Fiscal Year. Project employees are: scheduled at the convenience of the City; not eligible for City sponsored benefits (e.g., health, dental, or vision insurance) unless otherwise specified; serve at the pleasure of the City Manager; and, specifically excluded from the Discipline policy (i.e. may be terminated at any time with or without notice). Typically, project positions do not exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are a CalPERS annuitant, please be advised that this position does not meet the statutory criteria for post-retirement employment because the incumbent will be performing regular staff duties for an undetermined duration. Employment in this capacity would require you to rescind your retirement and reinstate as a current member of CalPERS.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :
Flexibly Staffed: Yes
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Conflict of Interest: Not Required
Department: Various
Bonding Required: No
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, mental condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application, examination or interview process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 951-694-6490 as soon as practicable.
Benefits for Project Employees
Employees who are hired in a temporary or "project" position do not receive benefits other than those mandated by state and federal law. These benefits include paid sick leave(PSL)as well asparticipation in Medicare, Worker's Compensation,OBRAand/orCalPERSRetirement System.
Sick Leave
In accordance with California State Law, all non-regular, temporary and seasonal employees will receive 40 hours of paid sick leave (PSL) upon hire. PSL will be available for use beginning on each employee's90thday of employment. Thereafter, in each pay period that includes July 1, employees will receive a new 40-hour lump sum of PSL. Any unused PSLhours will not carry over.
Closing Date/Time: 5/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
