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Description
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DESCRIPTION
There is an immediate opening in the
Planning and Development Services Departme
nt;
however, this recruitment will also establish a list for future openings in other departments.
DEFINITION
Under direction, perform responsible work, provide technical data; may recommend policies, procedures, systems, and methods for the improvement of the operations, services, or programs of the department served; and perform other related duties as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class are characterized by their responsibility to provide technical data for management decisions and may recommend action based on an analysis of data. Positions may be required to implement and coordinate specific procedures on a departmental level or to assist in such implementation at an agency level.
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Examples of Duties
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EXAMPLES of DUTIES
Provide administrative technical support to the department; perform a wide variety of highly responsible complex and confidential assignments; communicate and respond to inquiries from the public to coordinate projects and establish complaint resolutions; review current and pending legislation to determine effect on organization operations, and presents recommendations in verbal or written form; prepare a variety of reports, records, correspondence and other documents; operate a variety of databases and software to coordinate, plan, research, compile statistics and report data; edits materials created by other City staff, including brochures, fliers, and web and social media content; prepare and distribute public information to citizens regarding City programs or department activities; coordinate and create internal and external communications for media relations, marketing and advertising for citizen relations and participation; provide, prepare and coordinate, training programs for the public; participate in the development and implementation of public events; produce electronic newsletters and marketing flyers; coordinate social outreach for department, including social media and website updates; work with department staff to analyze specific departmental communication needs and develop strategic communication plans and programs to meet those needs; administrative duties may vary depending on the needs of the department; and perform other work as assigned.
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Typical Qualifications
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LICENSE REQUIRED
- Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License and a good driving record.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A combination of education and experience is required.
Education:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Public Relations, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
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Experience:
- Two (2) years of administrative, clerical or related experience.
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices and methods of administrative and organizational analysis;
- Customer interaction via social media;
- Social media and current social media trends;
- Applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations;
- English usage, spelling, and punctuation;
- Research and statistical methods;
- Modern office practices, procedures, equipment and clerical techniques;
- The organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities;
- Business mathematics.
Ability to:
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
- Collect, compile and analyze and interpret statistical data;
- Prepare clear and concise reports;
- Establish and maintain effective working relations with City staff and the general public;
- Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence structure, punctuation, spelling and grammar;
- Use computers with standard office and specialized software packages;
- Operate standard office equipment;
- Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines;
- Compose correspondence and other documents independently or from brief instructions;
- Organize, research and maintain office files;
- Read, interpret, and apply rules, policies and procedures;
- Analyze and resolve varied office administrative issues.
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Supplemental Information
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is primarily sedentary.
- Strength: Light Work in an office setting - Lifting, carrying and/or pushing 25 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Incumbent is required to attend periodic evening meetings.
- Incumbent is required to travel within and out of City to attend meetings.
SELECTION PROCESS
Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire no later than
4:30 p.m. on May 22, 2026, to the City of Clovis Personnel Office. Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clovisca. For additional questions, you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form; however,
the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered. You may attach your resume at the time of application submission to the attachment section of the application form. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application to be considered.
Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application form or submit any other documents by email, mail, fax, or hand delivery. Veterans Preference Points may be provided if a DD Form 214 demonstrating qualifying service is submitted to the Personnel Office by the position deadline date and time. Applicants may attach, hand deliver, or fax the required documents to
(559) 324-2865.
Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing and faxed to (559) 324-2865 at the time of application submission. Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once the applications have been processed and reviewed.
Applicants must meet each qualification for the position by the deadline date. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the operations may be invited to participate in an oral examination that will be weighted 100%. Candidates receiving a passing score may be placed on an eligibility list for a period of up to one (1) year.
Examinations and department interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis.
As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a medical examination, a drug/alcohol screen, and a background investigation. Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.
The examination may consist of questions relative to knowledge of principles, practices and methods of administrative and organizational analysis; customer interaction via social media; social media and current social media trends; applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; English usage, spelling, and punctuation; research and statistical methods; modern office practices, procedures, equipment and clerical techniques; the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; and business mathematics. The examination may also contain questions regarding the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; collect, compile and analyze and interpret statistical data; prepare clear and concise reports; establish and maintain effective working relations with City staff and the general public; produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence structure, punctuation, spelling and grammar; use computers with standard office and specialized software packages; operate standard office equipment; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; compose correspondence and other documents independently or from brief instructions; organize, research and maintain office files; read, interpret, and apply rules, policies and procedures; and analyze and resolve varied office administrative issues.
This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its
terms and conditions can change without notice. THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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City of Clovis
$72,252.00 - $87,828.00 Annually
the city of clovis offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time positions. for more information on the benefit package, please refer to thecity's website underdepartments & services/personnel/employee resources.
May 12, 2026