HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Clerk Typist - WastewaterUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review)
CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Senior Clerk/Typist – Wastewater
Department: Public Works
Division: Wastewater
Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Wastewater / Wastewater
Superintendent
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 7
Job Number: 0711
Job Summary
Under general direction, coordinates administrative duties including payroll, data analysis,
accounting, inventory, filing and budget processing for the Wastewater division.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Provides computer assistance and training for various computer applications.
• Dispatches personnel as needed via radio and phone for response to resident complaints
and requests.
• Receives and answers questions, complaints and concerns of the general public
regarding departmental services; directs unanswered calls, questions and requests to
appropriate personnel; responds to department radio calls.
• Operates standard office equipment including a computer, calculator, typewriter,
printers, facsimile machine, switchboard phone system and copy machines in
performance of duties.
• Directs salesmen, repair personnel and deliveries to appropriate location.
• Performs various basic accounting tasks including preparation of invoices, purchase
orders, check requests and payroll forms.
• Maintains office supply inventory.
• Prepares work schedules for division personnel including on call, relief shifts, holidays,
and vacations, prepares payroll documentation.
• Enters budgetary and contract information into computer; runs reports as requested for
expenditures and revenues; makes recommendations on office and computer needs;
maintains yearly budget files on department computers.
• Balances monthly purchase card statements.
• Prepares information for special assignments and projects, registers employees for
training.
• Works with contractors and vendors to resolve equipment problems.
• Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all
community members and coworkers.
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• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• High school diploma or G.E.D. and one year of related experience or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in clerical work,
including public contact and use of personal computers.
• Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of
age. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related
experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in
written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to
customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio system and standard business equipment.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and interpret simple instructions, short correspondence, technical
materials in order to record work activities, keep records and work with computers.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications.
• Knowledge of mechanical and wastewater industry terms.
• Skill in typing, writing/editing correspondence and maintaining file system.
• Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook).
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands
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and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in
an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of
time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant
work pace pressure.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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