Level II - Clerical (DPS)(Promotional & Open Competitive)

City of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to support the day-to-day operations of a department through specialized secretarial and administrative tasks. The role involves maintaining records, preparing correspondence, and potentially supervising lower-level clerical positions. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of office applications and practices, ensuring smooth operations within the organization. This is a great opportunity for those looking to contribute to public service and make a difference in their community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business office applications and procedures.
• Ability to perform specialized secretarial and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized secretarial and administrative tasks.
• Maintain clerical records and prepare correspondence.

Skills

Business office applications

Clerical tasks

Administrative support

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Examination Date

Week of June 30, 2025
Location: Civil Service Board Office, 371 West Second Street, Lower Level, Dayton, Ohio 45402
*Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs a variety of specialized secretarial, administrative, and clerical tasks to support the day-to-day operations of a school or department. Maintains clerical records, prepares correspondence, and creates reports from such records. May be required to indirectly supervise other lower-level clerical positions.

General Requirements

• Knowledge of business office applications, procedures, practices, equipment, and office terminology.

Citizenship

Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States at the time of application.

Background Investigation

Must be able to pass the Federal and State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation report in accordance with Section 3301-83-06 of the Ohio Administrative Code.

Military Credit

Open Competitive applicants with military service will receive an additional 20% credit if a passing grade is attained. To obtain credit, a NON-RETURNABLE copy of the DD214 or Certificate of Service (indicating Honorable Discharge) must be uploaded to your application or presented at the time of examination.

Promotional Qualifications

Current employment with Dayton Public Schools must be indicated on your application to receive promotional credit. Employment will be verified by the Dayton Public Schools’ Human Resources Department. In case of identical scores, ranking will be determined by (1) seniority and (2) a random selection method.

Open Competitive Applicants

Applicants on the Promotional eligible list will be considered for appointment before those on the Open Competitive list. In case of identical scores, priority is given to candidates with military credit, followed by random selection.

Notes

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Final appointment depends on passing a job-related medical examination, drug screen, police background investigation, and providing documentation of employment authorization and identity. Applicants are responsible for submitting all necessary information, including employment dates, experience, and training, as specified in the Exam Announcement, to be considered for certification and examination admittance.