The current vacancy is in the Development Services Department

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing secretarial and varied clerical work of considerable difficulty and performs other work as required.

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Transcribes recorded dictation consisting of reports, statements, letters, articles, and memoranda; Composes routine correspondence for signature or signs correspondence for the departmental official; Maintains standard and confidential files; Reviews outgoing correspondence; Screens callers, and correspondence; Determines matters and materials requiring attention by the official or routes calls, persons, or materials to appropriate units or persons for disposition.

For a full job descriptions, please click here: Secretary I & Secretary II

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application, resume, & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

Secretary I

High School or G.E.D., supplemented by course work in business practices and bookkeeping; AND
Three (3) years of clerical experience in a progressively responsible nature; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.

Secretary II

In addition to the above, 1 additional year of clerical experience of a progressively responsible nature and some supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must submit a copy of a current typing certificate dated within the last two years of the filing deadline certifying 50 NET words per minute with their application.

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(Weighted 100%): April 9, 2026 (Tentative)
An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

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