Clerk Typist: Precise Typing, Filing & Proofreading

City-of-Cincinnat; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cincinnati is seeking a detail-oriented clerical candidate for typing, filing, and proofreading tasks across a range of routine duties. The position involves structured work with some independent tasks and requires basic English skills and proficiency in common office software.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of clerical experience or completed clerical training. The department supports administrative operations and customer service activities.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a clerical training program or six months of clerical work experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic business English, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure.

Responsibilities

• Type letters, reports, and documents from rough drafts with minimal errors.
• Proofread for typographical errors and English usage.
• Answer phone calls, direct inquiries, and assist visitors as needed.
• Receive, open, stamp, and route incoming mail; organize files.
• Perform basic calculations and handle routine payments when applicable.

Skills

Type from clear copy

Type final copies

File accurately

Write legibly

Proofread quickly

Microsoft Office software

Use basic office equipment

Establish relationships

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

City of Cincinnati is seeking a detail-oriented clerical candidate for typing, filing, and proofreading tasks across a range of routine duties. The position involves structured work with some independent tasks and requires basic English skills and proficiency in common office software.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of clerical experience or completed clerical training. The department supports administrative operations and customer service activities.