Lifeguards/Swim Instructors

Performs routine clerical work which follows established procedures. Performs receptionist duties, maintains records and files, makes copies, and performs light typing duties. Monitors and ensures accuracy, propriety, and completeness of invoices, reports documents, and standardized computer input-output data.

Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements

• Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of modern office policies, procedures, document, methods, and equipment.
• Ability to understand the policies, procedures, and services of the department or agency.
• Ability to keep moderately complex records, to assemble and organize data, and to prepare reports from such records.
• Ability to make computations and tabulations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to learn and utilize specialized language and terms.
• Ability to understand and follow quickly and accurately written and oral instructions
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to use computer hardware, various software programs and technologies, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to maintain valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English and Spanish language.
• Required to comply with all City of Laredo’s policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment Working inside an office, or stockroom closely with others and alone; Work involves rotating shifts and working extended workdays outside the regular working hours; Exposure to constant noise, dust, dry atmosphere, dirt, solvents, and slippery uneven walking surfaces. Work requires straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, repeated bending, simple grasping, dual simultaneous grasping, crouching, crawling, twisting, pushing, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, reaching above shoulders, walking, climb stairs, light lifting up to 24 pounds and light carrying up to 15 pounds. Ability to see, write, count, read, identify shade of colors, depth perception, operate office and mechanical equipment and hearing is needed to perform essential functions.

• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.
• Prepares, maintains, processes, and distributes various reports, records, and other documents pertinent to the department smooth operation; ensures same is in compliance with departmental policies and procedures and is accurate and complete.
• Maintains complete confidentiality of all information obtained in the normal course of work.
• Records and maintains various statistical data regarding department services, activities, and operations.
• Assists in preparing daily, weekly, monthly and annual statistical reports.
• Compiles copies and completes data for reports and documents; makes varied arithmetical computations on material assembled.
• Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls to appropriate destination; supplies accurate information concerning program policies and procedures.
• Operates office machines and equipment, including computer or computer terminal in the performance of assigned clerical duties such as information retrieval and data entry.
• Performs complex verification, proofreading, and coding
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors and other business contacts.
• Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications.

Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or G. E.D.

-AND-

One (1) year of general clerical experience.

Valid Licenses and Certifications

Valid Texas Drivers License*

• If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver's License must be obtained prior to employment.

The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:

• 10 days of paid vacation per year
• 6 1/2 days sick leave per year
• Pension plan
• 16 paid Holidays
• Paid health*
• Dental plan*
• Life insurance*

*30 day waiting period For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: www.cityoflaredohr.com under Employee Benefits 01

Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D?

• Yes
• No

02

If you have a G.E.D., please provide GED Certificate #, Date Taken, and Place Taken:

03

Do you have one (1) year of general clerical experience?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question