Office Assistant III (Various Departments)

THIS POSTING MAY INCLUDE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

Under general supervision, perform moderately complex and semi-specialized clerical support duties; may supervise other clerical employees.

• Type from rough draft important and/or confidential correspondence and reports.

• Assemble data and information and enter into defined tabular format.

• Determine the pertinence, adequacy, arrangement and form of reports or correspondence requiring familiarity with departmental rules, policies and procedures.

• Proofread and check accuracy of work.

• Determine classification of material for filing.

• Perform filing of correspondence, records and reports.

• Maintain records in databases, spreadsheets and logs, requiring knowledge of departmental practices and procedures.

• Maintain confidential records and files.

• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars.

• Issue licenses and permits, determining eligibility through verifying documentation.

• Accept payments and issue receipts.

• Screen telephone calls and visitors and assist with nontechnical inquiries

• Plan, schedule and review work of subordinates.

• Supervise group of clerical employees.

• Procure and monitor inventory of office materials and supplies.

Qualifications (required):

High School graduation or G.E.D. (General Educational Development) equivalent with coursework in typing, keyboarding, word processing, and office management or business related subjects.

Two (2) years of recent office experience performing moderately complex clerical and office work.

Qualifications (preferred):

Experience in a City department.

Two (2) years of college courses preferable with proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Equivalency

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

IF SELECTED ALL CANDIDATES WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE RECRUITMENT PROCESS TO MOVE FORWARD.

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Supplemental Information:

EVALUATION PROCESS:

1.Computerized Assessment: 80%

2.Evaluation of Training, Experience, & Personal Qualifications: 20%

3.Interview: Pass/Fail

4.Total of Computerized Assessment, Interview and Evaluation T.E.P 100%

Detroit Residency Credit:    15 Points

Veteran Points:    0-15 Points

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.