Senior Administrative Clerk

Animal Services

Transfer | Location: Civic Center

Annual Salary

$60,322.32 - $88,238.88

contact information

Arthur Palomar
213-978-1808
Animalservices.careers@lacity.org

job description

CITY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES

Job Opportunity

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (IN-LIEU OF PRINCIPAL CLERK)


Los Angeles Animal Services has one transfer opportunity for a Senior Administrative Clerk to oversee the Department’s Licensing Section. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable exposure and knowledge of the City’s policies and procedures; as well as working closely with Executive Management and staff at all six shelter locations.

DUTIES

  • Plan, organize, direct, and control the work of the Department’s Licensing Section and advise staff in the various shelter locations on licensing related matters.
  • Supervise and coordinate the schedules for Administrative Clerks, employees with light-duty assignments from a range of classifications, and part-time employees.
  • Supervise the daily preparation of cash receipts, correspondence, and refunds. Reconcile cash receipts from various cash submission and financial systems and prepare daily remittance reports.
  • Supervise the processing of daily incoming and outgoing mail and ensure the license records for new and renewed animal license payments are entered in a timely manner.
  • Perform complex clerical duties at a level involving greater initiative, judgement, and responsibility and routine administrative duties under limited supervision.
  • Perform employee evaluations, coordinate work schedules, work assignments, and approve timekeeping. Review employee assignments for accuracy and completion.
  • Handle complex customer-related issues via phone or public counter.
  • Develop and make recommendations for changes in clerical procedures.
  • Communicate tactfully with a variety of stakeholders including: Animal Services staff, Board of Animal Services Commissioners, elected officials, and private citizens regarding technical and sensitive matters.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Full-Time Civil Service Status in the class of Senior Administrative Clerk.


SALARY:

The salary range for Senior Administrative Clerk is $60,322.32 - $88,238.88 annually.

How to apply

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a current resume and a City Employment Application to animalservices.careers@lacity.org. The application form can be found here: https://per.lacity.org/Application.pdf

The period to submit your application ends on August 5, 2026.