Class & Title:	1220 Payroll Clerk
Annual Salary:	$48,542.00 - $58,994.00  Annually
Department:	City Distribution
Location:	1990 Newcomb Street, SF
Appointment Type:	Reassignment (Permanent Civil Service) only
Closing Date:	12/3/08

Eligibility

Interested applicants MUST have permanent status as a 1220 Payroll Clerk with the City and County of San Francisco or Public Utilities Commission and seeking either a transfer or reassignment. If you do not meet this criterion, please do not apply for this position.

 

Definition

Under supervision, the 1220 Payroll Clerk is responsible for calculating and posting payroll and timekeeping information of a routine nature. The essential functions include: inputting data regarding payroll, timekeeping and personnel information into an automated or manual system; preparing a variety of payroll/personnel related forms, memos, reports, and other correspondence; providing clerical support to departmental staff; analyzing and interpreting computer reports in order to respond to employee payroll problems and discrepancies; providing information to employees and other departmental staff regarding routine timekeeping and payroll inquiries; maintaining files and records; providing accurate and complete documentation of payroll/personnel transactions in hard copy; analyzing and interpreting economic provisions of collective bargaining agreements; and performing related duties as required. The nature of work may require mandatory overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays.

 

Distinguishing Features

The 1220 Payroll Clerk is the entry-level position in this series. This job code is distinguished from the 1222 Senior Payroll and Personnel Clerk by the latter's supervisory responsibility and responsibility for performing the more difficult work involved in the complex function or issues of a payroll and/or personnel unit.

 

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

1. Calculates, posts and audits payroll and timekeeping information, utilizing basic mathematical techniques in order to document and assure the accuracy of employee work hours, vacation hours, sick pay credits, leave credits, State Disability Insurance, Worker's Compensation and other related calculations.

2. Inputs data into an automated system regarding payroll, timekeeping and personnel information to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

3. Provides courteous, flexible and satisfactory customer service by responding to routine timekeeping and payroll inquiries, making changes to employees information, resolving discrepancies and/or clarifying procedures for employees, supervisors, managers and others, both in person and over the telephone.

4. Prepares a variety of forms, correspondence, inter-departmental memos, input documents and problem reports to provide departmental payroll/personnel support.

5. Maintains detailed files and record-keeping systems to assure accurate and complete documentation of payroll/personnel transactions in original copy.

6. Receives, bursts, distributes and files payroll/personnel related reports.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: the overall operations of a payroll/personnel department, including activities relating to wages, salaries, attendance, employee benefits (i.e., State Disability Insurance and Worker's Compensation); the automated processing of payroll, timekeeping and personnel transactions; and basic mathematical concepts

 

Ability to: analyze problems and discern discrepancies related to payroll and timekeeping matters; accurately and rapidly perform mathematical calculations by hand and by machine; relate tactfully and effectively with others; communicate clearly and effectively in routine and stressful situations; prepare a variety of payroll documents and records; input data accurately into an automated system; and comprehend and interpret procedural and other information relating to payroll operations.

Employees may be required to lift at least 25 lbs. of payroll/personnel records. Some positions require driving a City vehicle for pickup and delivery of checks.

 

Experience and Training

Must be currently employed as a 1220 Payroll Clerk with Permanent status within the SFPUC or within the City and County of San Francisco.

 

To Apply

Submit your letter of interest and resume via email to jobs@sfwater.org. Please use “1220 Payroll Clerk” in the subject line of the email. Please file immediately, as the posting will close on December 3, 2008.

 

Applicants are advised to keep a copy of their application papers for their own records, as these documents may be requested by hiring departments at a later date.

 

In compliance with the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all persons entering City and County employment will be required to prove their identity and authorization to work in the United States.

 

Reasonable accommodations under accommodations legislation will be made so that applicants with disabilities may participate in the application and/or selection process. Applicants requesting accommodations should do so by calling (415) 554-1670; TDD (415) 554-1672.

 

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

 

MINORITIES, WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

 

ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

 

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

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