Deputy City Clerk

Hours 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. M-TH • www.hpca.gov

Human Resources • City of Huntington Park • 6550 Miles Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255 • (323) 584-6237

An Equal Opportunity Employer

DEPUTY CITY CLERK
$4692 - $4939 - $5199 - $5473 - $5761/month

(OPEN/EXEMPT/AT-WILL)

Filing Deadline: Open until filled

CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Applications are available at City
Hall, or may be downloaded at
www.hpca.gov. A fully completed
City application can be submitted
in person or by mail to the Human
Resources Department in City Hall.
Applications must be received by
the time indicated as the filing
deadline. Applications will not be
accepted by email or fax.

Candidate’s application will be
evaluated based on education, present
and past position, duties,
responsibilities, and any additional
factors presented that are relative to
the position. The selection process will
consist of an oral interview (100%).
Selected candidates will undergo a
background investigation including a
medical and drug/alcohol screening.
Education/Training:
Graduation from high school or
attainment of GED (General Education
Degree) or CHSPE (California High
School Proficiency Examination) and
college level business and commercial
courses from an accredited university
or college.

Experience:
Four (4) years or more of general
clerical and office experience involving
the development, presentation and
maintenance of complex records and
legal documents, public contact and
handling a variety of typing, filing and
record keeping tasks.

License:
A valid California Class C Driver’s
License and a satisfactory driving
record.
Applicants with disabilities who may require
special testing arrangements must contact the Human
Resources Department prior to the final filing date at
(323) 584-6237.

Provisions of this announcement do not constitute an
expressed or implied contract. Any provisions
contained in this announcement may be modified or
revoked without notice.

THE POSITION

RETIREMENT - All authorized employees
become members of the California Public
Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS),
which includes survivor continuance and
conversion of unused sick leave.
MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEES
2% @ 55 - single highest yr.; hired prior to
12/31/12
2% @ 60 - single highest yr.; hired after
12/31/12 or after with less than a six-month
break in service from another CalPERS agency.
2% @ 62 – three-year consecutive highest
average, New to CalPERS, hired on or after
1/1/13
Classic employees pay the employee
contribution of CalPERS (7%); New PEPRA
members pay 8.25% employee contribution of
CalPERS
SOCIAL SECURITY - The City of Huntington
Park does not participate in the Social Security
program. All new employees are required to
participate in Medicare. The City pays 1.45%
and the employee contributes 1.45% into
Medicare.
LONGEVITY PLAN – Longevity Plan pay for
employees who have served a minimum of 20
yrs of City service.
VACATION - 112-200 vacation hrs per yr
dependent on length of time.
HOLIDAYS - 12 holiday days per year.
SICK LEAVE - 96 annual paid sick hrs.; half-
unused sick buyback on an annual basis.
Year for Management/Executive group.
MEDICAL/DENTAL PLAN – Group medical
programs under CalPERS Health Plan. City
contributes up to Kaiser-L.A. Region rates for
employees and dependents. City contributes
towards a dental program for employee and
dependents.
MEDICAL OPT-OUT - Eligible employees
receive a taxable cash benefit of up to one-half
(½) of the medical premium, they would
otherwise have been eligible for with proof of
coverage for benefit waived.
VISION PLAN – City paid Vision Care
Insurance.
SPANISH PAY - $225.00/mo. to all eligible
employees.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - Section
125 Plan - The City provides its employees with
the option of participating in a Section 125 IRS
Plan for Dependent Care and Medical costs.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN -
Deferred Compensation plan available at
employee’s cost.
LIFE INSURANCE - $100,000 paid life
insurance; ability to purchase addt’l insurance.
WELLNESS PLAN - City paid Wellness
Program.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - Education tuition
reimbursement program is provided up to $1,500
per year.
CREDIT UNION – Credit Union membership
available with Los Angeles County F&A Federal
Credit Union.

July 2023

TO APPLY

THE SELECTION PROCESS

BENEFITS

Under the supervision and direction of the City Clerk,

performs a variety of supervisory, administrative and

supportive tasks related to the function of City Clerk’s office;

assumes the duties and responsibilities of the City Clerk in

City Clerk's absence; and perform related work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification.

Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may

be required to perform additional or different duties from

those set forth below to address business needs and changing

business practices.

• In the absence of the City Clerk, acts in that capacity and assumes

duties and responsibilities as necessary, including, but not limited to

attending City Council meetings; providing direction; checking and

evaluating the work of department staff; certifying and processing
ordinances, resolutions, agreements, and other official documents

and administering the Oath of Office;

• Assists in the authorizing and the release of City records; insuring

compliance with Public Records Act;

• Prepares notices of meetings for posting and publication pursuant to

the Opening Meetings Act;

• Performs a wide variety of complex and confidential duties for the

publication, filing, and safeguarding of City Council proceedings and

records;

• Knowledge of and participation in the processing, storage and

retrieval of documentation and other related materials for City

Council meetings, including, but not limited to, agendas, agenda

material, minutes, resolutions, ordinance, and other official
documents;

• Maintains Municipal Code and code index;
• Coordinates systems for records retention, files, reports and retrieval;
• Takes the lead in performing legally required duties involved with

agreements, bonds, and insurance, including expiration dates and
indexing actions;

• Assists in planning and coordinating of municipal elections;
• Coordinates the processing of legal advertising for the City including

bids and public notices;

• Supervises the receipt of documents, petitions, claims, and bid

proposals;

• Maintain records of appointments to City boards, commissions, and

committees;

• Assists City Clerk in special projects, such as gathering and

tabulating data and preparing department reports;

• Prepares letters advising various individuals/organizations of City

Council actions;

• Maintains office payroll and attendance records;

• Assists in planning, organizing and directing the functions of the

City Clerk’s Office, including supervising staff;

• Assists in the evaluation of employees’ job performance, and can

effectively recommend personnel action;

• Assists the public by giving a wide variety of information regarding

City records, ordinances, resolutions and motions;

• Maintains and researches legislative and historical records, including

codification of ordinances;

• Performs other related duties as assigned or as situation requires.