Administrative Clerk III

Recruitment #19-0076-001

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Introduction

Nature of Work

Responsible for the performance of various clerical and administrative duties requiring the use of considerable judgment skills.  Interviews applicants to determine scope of proposed work; approves and issues permits for mechanical work, minor construction, alteration and repairs of structures.  Provides permit information and answers questions from designers, applicants and contractors.  Verifies cost estimates, computes permit fees, processes submitted plans, and completes permit applications.  Maintains inspection scheduling records, coordinates with inspectors in the field, and prepares reports and schedules for inspectors and manager.

 

Minimum Education

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).

 

Minimum Experience

Must have 2 years of clerical experience related to engineering or construction technology (engineering, construction, or architectural operation) or code enforcement work.  One year of college level course work in engineering, construction technology, or any construction related science may be substituted for one year of experience.

 

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

 

General Requirements

Must be able to type 35 net words per minute.

 

Promotional Qualifications

Must be a full-time permanent (or part-time permanent) employee in pay grade 111 (Wage) or below, pay grade 20 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position.  Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.

 

Open Competitive Applicants

Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list.  Identical scores will be broken in favor of: (1) the candidate who received military credit and (2) random selection method.

 

Notes

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination.  Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.

Police background investigation will be required. Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. 

Effective July 15, 2019, the City of Dayton adopted the Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy (HR 1.03).  Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. 

The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees subsequent to HR Policy 2.09.

Examination Date

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - Time to be Announced

Civil Service Board Office
371 West Second Street, Lower Level
Dayton, Ohio 45402

*Certified candidates will be sent a link to self-schedule their examination time at a later date.

Please note that the Administrative Clerk III exam consists of multiple choice and practical assessments.