Job Description
General Clerk Location: Washington, DC- onsite
Employment Type: Contract - 1 Year
Agency: DC Government Agency
$19-$20 hr.
Position Overview A DC Government Agency is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented
General Clerk for a
one-year contract assignment . The successful candidate will perform routine clerical and administrative support duties in accordance with established procedures, policies, and instructions.
This position is well suited for an individual with prior clerical or administrative experience who is organized, reliable, comfortable performing repetitive tasks, and able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Key Responsibilities - Perform routine clerical tasks by following clearly defined procedures and established work processes.
- File and maintain documents in chronological and/or other designated filing systems.
- Operate standard office equipment and perform basic office support functions.
- Review documents and information for completeness and proper organization.
- Select appropriate procedures from established guidelines, manuals, and instructions.
- Make simple adaptations or interpretations of established procedures when necessary.
- Perform clerical tasks that may vary in type or sequence depending on the assignment.
- Identify routine problems or issues and refer matters requiring additional guidance to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate care when handling agency records and information.
- Perform other related clerical duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications - Prior clerical, administrative, or general office experience required.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Must be able to successfully complete and maintain any required government background investigation/security screening .
- Ability to follow detailed instructions, established procedures, and agency guidelines.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and consistently.
- Basic proficiency with standard office equipment and computer applications.
- Professional communication skills and ability to work effectively in a government office environment.
Contract Details - Contract Duration: 1 year
- Work Location: Washington, DC
- Employment Type: Contract
- Background Check: Required
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working within established procedures. The candidate should be able to independently perform routine assignments while recognizing situations that require additional guidance and appropriately referring those matters to others.
The Midtown Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are a small, woman-owned business certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Operating from our headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide trusted staffing services nationwide. Our clients include thousands of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies, law firms, financial organizations, tech innovators, non-profits, and lobbying firms, as well as federal, state and local government agencies.
Job Tags
Work at office, Local area