City Hall Specialist

Summary of Position
This is contemplated to be a part-time position, with hours typically not exceeding 30 per work week. Performs routine and special clerical, bookkeeping, accounting and administrative work – will mostly be using computer programs. This is a general customer service position, an accounts payable/receivable position, a general finance position, and a utility billing/payment position – all in one.

Position-Specific Qualifications
The following position-specific qualifications are required:

1. High school diploma or GED.

2. Valid Washington state driver’s license (within two months of accepting employment).

3. Ability to type 30 words per minute (WPM).

4. Regular attendance and consistent performance.

5. Two (2) years of progressively significant work history.

Essential Skills/Abilities
A successful employee in this position will possess (or develop) the following skills/abilities:

1. Ability to maintain professional decorum.

2. Reading, writing/typing and speaking the English language.

3. Explaining facts and concepts to customers.

4. Attention to detail and consistent accuracy.

5. General mathematical and arithmetic competency; this job requires working with numbers.

6. Maintaining confidentiality – of City data, employee data and customer data.

7. Ability to work as a team member.

8. Energetic persistence; the workflow is constant and there is seldom any “down” time.

First review of applications: April 16, 2026

Applications for current openings can be submitted in person or by mail to: Selah City Hall, 115 West Naches Ave, Selah, WA 98942; or emailed to Michelle Damron.

A City of Selah application must be submitted.

Applications and full job description can be found on our website: https://selahwa.gov/jobs.aspx

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