What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Clerk of Council position at City of Akron?
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED and a minimum of three years of advanced office support paid experience in City Council operations or equivalent related paid experience.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations governing or bearing on the activities of the City Council and its staff office. Knowledge of Rules of Council and parliamentary procedures. Knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order. Knowledge of modern office methods and practices, including electronic data storage, cross-referencing, filing, distribution, and custody of voluminous legislative or other legal material. Knowledge of the general aspects of City government and departmental duties and responsibilities. Knowledge of the City's rules and procedures governing divisional purchasing, payroll, accounting and personnel activities and transactions.
Skill in operating personal computers and other standard office equipment to communicate, prepare documents and reports, electronically maintain documents, maintain calendars and agendas, schedule virtual meetings, search and query data, and maintain custody of public records. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with department heads, coworkers, and the general public.
Ability to effectively plan, assign, and supervise the work of an office support staff and to schedule work to meet legally established deadlines. Ability to prepare concise and correct legislative records and summaries. Ability to effectively convey information to others through spoken or written communications using standard and electronic communications media. List of essential job functions available upon request.
This is a classified position.The selection process will consist of a competitive examination with credit for education and experience. A passing score must be obtained on the competitive examination in order to receive credit for education and experience. TEST WEIGHTS: Competitive Examination 70%, Education 20%, Experience 10%.
Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.
RESIDENCY: Candidates who have been resident citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Akron for at least one year immediately prior to the examination and who continue to reside within the corporate limits of the City of Akron throughout the remainder of the selection process will have 5 points added to their passing grades. VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to his/her passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application.
NOTE: The competitive examination may be suspended if shown to be impractical because of an insufficient number of qualified candidates. The candidates will then be ranked in a standard manner based on 70% for qualifying, 20% for education, and 10% for experience.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices.
Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.
The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible. Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals. In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace, the City conducts pre-employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs. Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired.
Salary : $54,267 - $72,405
