Nature of Work
This is a functional job class performing
a wide-range
of general and specialized clerical procedures designed to assist departments
in completing specific department functions.
Work procedures include but not limited to general office duties such as
typing various forms, reports, documentation, ordering supplies, organizing
office filing systems, assisting in functions such as payroll and budget, handling
cash drawers, office inventory, answering phones and/or basic bookkeeping. Work in this class is not always repetitive
and may be cyclical in nature. Employees
may exercise some judgment and decision making within the defined functions
they support. Employees in this class
perform work requiring general office procedures as well as specific knowledge
and abilities required by the department in terms of how it functions and
personnel they support. Employees in
this class may supervise or lead lower level clerical/assistant employees. Most
positions support supervisors or managers in more specific duties in larger or
more broad-based duties in smaller divisions or departments.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of basic clerical experience which demonstrates knowledge
of general office functions (answering phones, filing, typing, greeting
customers). A technical certification in Office Administration or closely
related area may substitute for one year of experience.
NOTE: Two (2) years’ experience as an Administrative Support Associate will qualify for this position.
Kind of Examination
Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the
City of Montgomery Engineering - Landfill Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be used to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.
Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.
Additional Information
This position is open only to City of Montgomery employees who have completed their probationary period and meet the minimum qualifications.