Level III Clerical (DPS) (Promotional and Open Competitive)

City of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dayton is seeking a qualified administrative support professional to assist with secretarial and clerical tasks for the day-to-day operations of the department. The role involves maintaining records, preparing correspondence and generating reports from records.

The position may involve indirect supervision of junior clerical staff, and candidates must be familiar with standard business office procedures. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship or right to work in the United States.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Office software

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Examination Date

REVISED - Week of November 30, 2026
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.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have 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 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 who have had military service will receive an additional credit of 20% 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 time of examination.

Promotional Qualifications

Current employment with Dayton Public Schools must be indicated on your application in order to receive promotional credit. Current employment will be verified by Dayton Public Schools Human Resources Department. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.

Open Competitive Applicants

Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Identical scores will be broken in favor of: (1) the candidate who received military credit and (2) random selection method.

Notes

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job‑related medical examination, drug screen and/or police background investigation and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.