Payroll Records Clerk

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION 

The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.

APPLICATION & SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:

A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application.  Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

 

THE VACANCIES

This is a recruitment to establish an eligible list for a Countywide use and therefore the eligible list resulting from this recruitment process may be used by any County department or agency needing to fill a vacancy in this classification for up to one year from the date the list is established. 

Immediate vacancies in this classification are in the Alameda County Social Services Agency and the Alameda County Probation Department. 

- To learn more about the Alameda County Social Services Agency, visit their website at:

--> http://www.alamedasocialservices.org/public/index.cfm.

- To learn more about the Alameda County Probation Department, visit their website at:

--> http://www.acgov.org/probation/

 

THE POSITION

Payroll Record Clerks, under general supervision, perform complex and technical clerical work involving the preparation and maintenance of centralized, Countywide employee payroll and personnel records.  They also  respond to payroll and benefit inquiries from departmental supervisory and payroll personnel, and perform  related work as required.   Incumbents of this specialized clerical classification are responsible for explaining payroll transactions and procedures to employees of all County departments. Additionally, there are positions in this class that maintain countywide payroll records for the County Central Payroll unit located in the Office of the Auditor Controller.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER

- Experience I:

The equivalent of one-year full time experience in the class of Clerk II or an equivalent or higher level class in the Alameda County Service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, Consolidated Courts.)

OR

- Experience II :

The equivalent of two years full time clerical work experience requiring mathematical computations at a level comparable to that of a Payroll Records Clerk in the Alameda County classified service.

 

 

NOTE:

The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

The most suitably qualified candidates will also possess the following:

- Knowledge:

• Basic personnel and payroll transactions.
• Modern office practices and procedures including business correspondence, filing, and standard equipment operations.
• Basic computer applications for automated payroll systems and electronic data processing.

- Ability to:

• Operate 10 key adding machine.
• Utilize county-wide personnel and payroll computer system.
• Read, interpret and apply rules, regulations and written directions.
• Identify and correct a variety of errors.
• Perform mathematical computations.
• Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
• Analyze and problem solve.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Make decisions, use good judgment and initiative.
• Research resource documents to respond to questions.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Manage files, manual and computerized.

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Insurance
• Dental – PPO & DHMO Insurance  
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage) 
• County Allowance
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan

For your Work/Life Balance

• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Group Auto/Home
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.