Temporary Office Clerk - Information Technology

Summary

Whatcom County Administrative Services - Division of Information Technology is seeking to hire a temporary extra help employee to assist with records and mail processing for County operations.

• Assisting the County’s Public Records Officer and Records Assistant with records management tasks
• Transporting boxes/files to and from Whatcom County’s off‑site Records Center.
• Preparing County records and scanning and auditing documents into the County’s document imaging system.
• Filing (both alpha and numeric).
• Processing courthouse mail using an automated mail machine, including running daily mail reports to audit daily transactions, running monthly reports to balance funds for the monthly inter‑fund report, downloading funds into the mail machine, requesting funds for the mail account and ordering all mail supplies.
• Processing countywide outgoing USPS mail, UPS, and Fed Ex letters and packages.
• Providing phone coverage.

• Be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Be able to do repetitive, detailed work.
• Have the ability to routinely lift and carry file boxes weighing up to 35 pounds up and down a 10‑foot tall pivoting ladder and utilize a hand‑truck, pallet jack and pallet lift for heavier loads.
• A high school diploma or GED (Associate’s Degree preferred).
• A background check that meets County criteria for security‑sensitive positions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• Driving record abstract that meets County standards.

• Position will work approximately 13–17 hours per week.
• Requires availability to work in the afternoon between 12:00 pm and 4:30 pm.
• Assignment is ongoing and hours will vary depending on department and program needs.

This position is paid at $21.60 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits.