Clerk Typist II - Street Maintenance

City of Omaha, NE; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 2,230,000 - 3,089,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Omaha is seeking a Part-time Clerk Typist II for Street Maintenance in Omaha, NE. This intermediate typing and clerical position requires accurate data entry, friendly customer service, and the ability to interpret regulations. A typing test with 45 wpm accuracy is required at application.

Education consists of a high school diploma or equivalent plus one year of general clerical experience. The role involves routine tasks, filing, and assisting in coordinating field operations

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent AND One year of general clerical work experience.
• Competencies include knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard software applications.

Responsibilities

• Composes and types routine correspondence, minutes, reports, notices, and tabulations.
• Transcribes from dictation tapes or handwritten notes and routes for signatures.
• Types documents, forms, financial statements, letters, and other formal documents.
• Creates and maintains computer files and retrieves data.
• Answers telephone and greets visitors; records information and provides information about regulations and procedures.
• Maintains accounting and financial records and prepares reports from maintained data.
• Maintains regular job attendance as scheduled.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Business English

Office procedures

Computer literacy

Typing

Communication

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year clerical experience

Tools

Typewriter

Dictating machine

Office equipment

Job description

The City of Omaha is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an E- Verify participant.

Clerk Typist II - Street Maintenance - 3518

US:NE:Omaha | Clerical | Part Time

Description

Work Type: Part-time

Nature of Work:This is intermediate typing and clerical work which involves moderately complex work methods and problems. Work involves performing tasks which require skilled typing, but principal emphasis is upon the difficulty and responsibility of the related clerical work. Assignments also involve interpretation of various regulations and procedures. The work varies in nature and difficulty among positions, and where work is more repetitive, there is added responsibility for finality of action taken. Incumbents may also serve as a lead worker and direct the work of a small group of employees assisting in routine details.

Education and Experience: (The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)

High school graduation or equivalent AND One (1) year of general clerical work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Competencies and skills:

• Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Knowledge of general office procedures and standard clerical techniques and office equipment
• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
• Ability to understand oral or written instructions
• Ability to quickly and accurately perform basic mathematical computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to operate a typewriter, dictating machine, and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate to route telephone calls and greet visitors
• Ability to assign and follow up on the work of other clerical employees
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to stand 26 to 50% of the time; and reach, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, walk, push and pull 0 to 25% of the time
• Ability to sit and type 76-100% of the time
• Ability to move objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds 0 to 33% of the time

Essential Functions: (Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this classification.)

• Composes and types routine correspondence, rough drafts, meeting minutes, reports, notices, narratives, and tabulations
• Transcribes correspondence from dictation tapes, handwritten notes, or other materials; checks documents for completeness and routes for appropriate signatures
• Types documents, forms, accounting and financial statements, letters, lists, cards, requisitions, vouchers, and other formal documents
• Creates computer files; enters and retrieves data
• Answers the telephone and receives visitors; records detailed information; explains assessments, permits, licenses, violations, etc. ; makes computations; completes forms; receives applications and collects fees; issues routine permits; provides information requiring knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, and procedures; answers two-way radio and dispatches crews and equipment
• Maintains accounting, financial, equipment, inventory, statistical, and cost records which require no technical knowledge; prepares vouchers, requisitions, and other records; prepares reports from maintained data
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Special Qualifications:Must pass a typing test with a net accuracy rate of forty-five (45) words per minute or better with 90% accuracy at time of application.

Pay Range: $19.19 Hourly

Benefits: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Examination Information: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Veteran Points:Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [e-mail].

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: [e-mail]

The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.