City of San Diego, CA
Salary :
$62,316.80 - $75,400.00 Annually Location :
City of San Diego, CA Job Type:
Varies by Position Job Number:
SI-T11965-202510 Business Area:
N/A - Multiple Departments Opening Date:
10/24/2025 Closing Date:
11/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION Principal Clerk positions supervise the day-to-day activities of a large clerical staff through subordinate supervisors; act as liaison between work units and other divisions, departments, and agencies to coordinate interrelated functions; interpret policies and procedures to the public, management, subordinates, and other departments verbally or in writing; compile data; prepare reports; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTE:
Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options: One year of full-time experience supervising a clerical staff as a Senior Clerk/Typist or Court Support Clerk Supervisor with the City of San Diego. Four years of full-time clerical experience, which MUST include one year in a supervisory capacity at a level equivalent to a Senior Clerk/Typist or Court Support Clerk Supervisor (a position that plans, assigns, and reviews the work of clerical subordinates performing a variety of clerical functions; resolves workload problems and establishes priorities; develops, reviews, and modifies work procedures for the unit; reviews a variety of reports, forms, and records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable statues). Qualifying supervisory experience MUST include the full range of supervisory duties which includes:
Employee selection. Scheduling assigned functions and ensuring that work is performed correctly. Reviewing/approving timecards. Interviewing, selecting, and/or recommending qualified personnel for subordinate positions. Providing orientation and on-the-job training to ensure that responsibilities are understood by subordinates. Monitoring and evaluating the performance of employees through evaluations which you have written, signed, and administered. Recommending/administering personnel actions for employee recognition, counseling, and/or discipline.
NOTE:
City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered. HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Supervisory experience in a payroll/business/legal office setting. Knowledge of human resources/personnel procedures including certifications, class studies, personnel action requests, and career advancements. Ability to handle multiple priorities. Experience with criminal justice/law enforcement computer database programs. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
SCREENING PROCESS Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities. Rev. 1 - November 3, 2025 (Closing Date Extended) City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
or review the 01
I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Résumés are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.
Yes No
02
Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?
Current city employee Former city employee Current & former city employee None of the above
03
If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR. 04
The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
Yes No
05
How many years of full-time experience do you have supervising clerical staff as a Senior Clerk/Typist or Court Support Clerk Supervisor with the City of San Diego?
None Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more
06
Describe your experience supervising a clerical staff as a Senior Clerk/Typist or Court Support Clerk Supervisor with the City of San Diego. Specify level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None." 07
How many years of full-time clerical experience do you have?
None Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more
08
Describe your clerical experience. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None." 09
How many years of full-time experience do you have in a supervisory capacity at a level equivalent to a Senior Clerk/Typist or Court Support Clerk Supervisor (a position that plans, assigns, and reviews the work of clerical subordinates performing a variety of clerical functions; resolves workload problems and establishes priorities; develops, reviews, and modifies work procedures for the unit; reviews a variety of reports, forms, and records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable statues)?
None Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more
10
In which of the following areas do you have full-time supervisory experience?
Employee selection. Scheduling assigned functions and ensuring that work is performed correctly. Reviewing/approving time cards. Interviewing, selecting, and/or recommending qualified personnel for subordinate positions. Providing orientation and on-the-job training to ensure that responsibilities are understood by subordinates. Monitoring and evaluating the performance of employees through evaluations which you have written, signed, and administered. Recommending/administering personnel actions for employee recognition, counseling, and/or discipline. None of the above.
11
Describe your lead/supervisory experience in the areas listed below: a. Employee selection; b. Scheduling assigned functions and ensuring that work is performed correctly; c. reviewing/approving time cards; d. interviewing, selecting, and/or recommending qualified personnel for subordinate positions; e. providing orientation and on-the-job training to ensure that responsibilities are understood by subordinates; f. monitoring and evaluating the performance of employees through evaluations which you have written, signed, and administered; g. recommending/ administering personnel actions for employee recognition, counseling, and/or discipline. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None." Required Question
$62,316.80 - $75,400.00 Annually Location :
City of San Diego, CA Job Type:
Varies by Position Job Number:
SI-T11965-202510 Business Area:
N/A - Multiple Departments Opening Date:
10/24/2025 Closing Date:
11/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION Principal Clerk positions supervise the day-to-day activities of a large clerical staff through subordinate supervisors; act as liaison between work units and other divisions, departments, and agencies to coordinate interrelated functions; interpret policies and procedures to the public, management, subordinates, and other departments verbally or in writing; compile data; prepare reports; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTE:
Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options: One year of full-time experience supervising a clerical staff as a Senior Clerk/Typist or Court Support Clerk Supervisor with the City of San Diego. Four years of full-time clerical experience, which MUST include one year in a supervisory capacity at a level equivalent to a Senior Clerk/Typist or Court Support Clerk Supervisor (a position that plans, assigns, and reviews the work of clerical subordinates performing a variety of clerical functions; resolves workload problems and establishes priorities; develops, reviews, and modifies work procedures for the unit; reviews a variety of reports, forms, and records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable statues). Qualifying supervisory experience MUST include the full range of supervisory duties which includes:
Employee selection. Scheduling assigned functions and ensuring that work is performed correctly. Reviewing/approving timecards. Interviewing, selecting, and/or recommending qualified personnel for subordinate positions. Providing orientation and on-the-job training to ensure that responsibilities are understood by subordinates. Monitoring and evaluating the performance of employees through evaluations which you have written, signed, and administered. Recommending/administering personnel actions for employee recognition, counseling, and/or discipline.
NOTE:
City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered. HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Supervisory experience in a payroll/business/legal office setting. Knowledge of human resources/personnel procedures including certifications, class studies, personnel action requests, and career advancements. Ability to handle multiple priorities. Experience with criminal justice/law enforcement computer database programs. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
SCREENING PROCESS Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities. Rev. 1 - November 3, 2025 (Closing Date Extended) City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
or review the 01
I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Résumés are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.
Yes No
02
Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?
Current city employee Former city employee Current & former city employee None of the above
03
If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR. 04
The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
Yes No
05
How many years of full-time experience do you have supervising clerical staff as a Senior Clerk/Typist or Court Support Clerk Supervisor with the City of San Diego?
None Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more
06
Describe your experience supervising a clerical staff as a Senior Clerk/Typist or Court Support Clerk Supervisor with the City of San Diego. Specify level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None." 07
How many years of full-time clerical experience do you have?
None Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more
08
Describe your clerical experience. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None." 09
How many years of full-time experience do you have in a supervisory capacity at a level equivalent to a Senior Clerk/Typist or Court Support Clerk Supervisor (a position that plans, assigns, and reviews the work of clerical subordinates performing a variety of clerical functions; resolves workload problems and establishes priorities; develops, reviews, and modifies work procedures for the unit; reviews a variety of reports, forms, and records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable statues)?
None Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more
10
In which of the following areas do you have full-time supervisory experience?
Employee selection. Scheduling assigned functions and ensuring that work is performed correctly. Reviewing/approving time cards. Interviewing, selecting, and/or recommending qualified personnel for subordinate positions. Providing orientation and on-the-job training to ensure that responsibilities are understood by subordinates. Monitoring and evaluating the performance of employees through evaluations which you have written, signed, and administered. Recommending/administering personnel actions for employee recognition, counseling, and/or discipline. None of the above.
11
Describe your lead/supervisory experience in the areas listed below: a. Employee selection; b. Scheduling assigned functions and ensuring that work is performed correctly; c. reviewing/approving time cards; d. interviewing, selecting, and/or recommending qualified personnel for subordinate positions; e. providing orientation and on-the-job training to ensure that responsibilities are understood by subordinates; f. monitoring and evaluating the performance of employees through evaluations which you have written, signed, and administered; g. recommending/ administering personnel actions for employee recognition, counseling, and/or discipline. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None." Required Question