This is responsible administrative support work.

An employee in this class is responsible for performing a broad and varied range of administrative support activities individually or jointly with others.

Works independently under general direction in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the job and in setting priorities and procedures for accomplishing the work.

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED and a minimum of one year of paid experience in administrative support work.

Knowledge of business English usage, including spelling, punctuation and grammar. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing good customer service. Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures. Some knowledge of document format construction. Knowledge of the methods, procedures, and terminology of clerical accounting work.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other persons. Skill in comparing, evaluating, and transcribing words and numbers. Skill in composing business letters and other documents using proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting. Skill in the use of standard office equipment for purposes of communicating, duplicating, data entry and retrieval, calculating, and word processing. Skill in typing and data entry at rates and accuracy levels set at the time of examination. Skill in performing basic mathematical and percentage calculations. Skill in tracing account transactions through multiple steps. Skill in establishing and maintaining file and database systems. Ability to accurately perform clerical accounting activities through multiple steps. List of essential job functions available upon request.

The selection process will consist of a competitive examination, including a typing test, with credit for education and experience. Candidates must achieve a minimum speed of 30 correct words per minute on the typing test to participate in the competitive examination. A passing score must be obtained on the competitive examination in order to receive credit for education and experience. TEST WEIGHTS: Competitive Examination 70%, Education 20%, Experience 10%.

Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.

RESIDENCY: Candidates who have been resident citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Akron for at least one year immediately prior to the examination and who continue to reside within the corporate limits of the City of Akron throughout the remainder of the selection process will have 5 points added to their passing grades.

VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to his/her passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application.

Since this examination is posted on a combined basis, two separate eligibility lists will be generated with promotional candidates considered before open candidates.

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The City of Akron is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status in employment or the provision of services.

Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.

City of Akron permanent, full-time employees and their eligible dependents are covered by a comprehensive health plan including emergency accident care, inpatient hospitalization, surgical, diagnostic services, outpatient services, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision and life insurance.

Paid time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave or paid leave.

All non-safety force employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Employee Benefits Division at 330-375-2700. Our benefits are designed to make you and your family secure now and in the future see: mycityofakronbenefits.com