- Salary
- $17 – $28/hr
- Location
- Dothan, AL, AL, US
- Department
- Administration
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
This position is responsible for providing administrative and secretarial support for division operations.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday – Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm
- Composes, or transcribes from voice recordings and/or rough draft, correspondence, resolutions, ordinances, contracts, condemnation requests, minutes, schedules, memorandums, charts, statistical tables, graphics, forms, reports, and other material, using personal computer.
- Prepares, types, and maintains employee records, sick and vacation leave, and other required personnel actions and forms, including disciplinary action forms.
- Works with the Personnel Department and other staff members to prepare job postings, contacts candidates and schedules interviews, writes notes during interviews, assists with preparing selection memos, and handles other hiring coordination efforts.
- Indexes, records, and files permanent records and other material alphabetically, numerically and/or geographically.
- Makes appointments and schedules travel arrangements.
- Reads and routes incoming mail and assembles files and other materials to facilitate reply by a superior or self.
- Performs various financial duties such as cash reception, receipt writing, billing, payroll and invoice processing, and other financial transactions.
- Maintains cross-referenced office files and a variety of other records.
- Prepares and types requisitions and purchase orders for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment; maintains the bidding and purchasing process.
- Prepares agenda and minutes of meetings.
- Prepares, processes, and types a variety of records and reports.
- Serves as receptionist, answers telephone and gives specific and general information in response to public and departmental inquiries; handles requests for information, service, complaints and other public contact work.
- Works within Oracle and Microsoft Office Suite software to monitor and log work requests and complaints; prepares, documents, and closes out work orders and other Oracles items as required.
- Contacts citizens and other Departments pertaining to work orders and other Oracle items’ status as required.
- Performs related duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of city and departmental policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Knowledge of file management principles.
- Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
- Skill in the provision of customer services.
- Skill in the maintenance of files and records.
- Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include city, department, and division policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of related administrative duties. Frequent interruptions and the need to multitask contributes to the complexity of the position.
- The purpose of this position is to coordinate the administrative functions of the Public Works Department. Successful performance contributes to efficiency and effectiveness of department operations.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, elected and appointed officials, developers, contractors, business owners, representatives of state agencies, and members of the general public.
- Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.
- The work is typically performed in an office.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
- Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and
- Two (2) years recent experience in responsible secretarial work; and
- Six (6) months recent work experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 09/10/01)
- Applicants are required to type a minimum of 30 net words per minute. A typing test will be administered at the time of application and must be on file by the advertised deadline. (See City of Dothan's Typing Test/Retest Policy).
- Employee may be required to be bondable.
- An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
- Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12)
- Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standard, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 50% of the final grade. The written exam will comprise the other 50% of the final grade.
The written examination is scheduled for September 1, 2026.
Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will receive an email notification to self-schedule for the written exam. You MUST self-schedule online or you will not be allowed to take the test.
The content areas of the written examination include the following:
Reading Comprehension
Written Communication
Vocabulary
You will be allowed two (2) hours for completion of the examination. Once the examination begins, you will not be allowed to leave the room until you have completed the examination.
NOTE: An applicant on vacation is responsible for attending the examination on the date scheduled. An applicant falling under federally protected leave (i.e., FMLA, USERRA) is responsible for notifying the Personnel Department in writing no later than the closing date by emailing [email protected].
Please advise us at the time of application if you will need assistance and/or accommodation to take this examination by emailing [email protected].
An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer