Salary Information
Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and the Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**
Nature of Work
This is a functional job class performing a wide-range of general and specialized clerical procedures designed to assist departments in completing specific department functions. Work procedures include but not limited to general office duties such as typing various forms, reports, documentation, ordering supplies, organizing office filing systems, assisting in functions such as payroll and budget, handling cash drawers, office inventory, answering phones and/or basic bookkeeping. Work in this class is not always repetitive and may be cyclical in nature. Employees may exercise some judgment and decision making within the defined functions they support. Employees in this class perform work requiring general office procedures as well as specific knowledge and abilities required by the department in terms of how it functions and personnel they support. Employees in this class may supervise or lead lower level clerical/assistant employees. Most positions support supervisors or managers in more specific duties in larger or more broad-based duties in smaller divisions or departments.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of basic clerical experience which demonstrates knowledge of general office functions (answering phones, filing, typing, greeting customers). A technical certification in Office Administration or closely related area may substitute for one year of experience. Experience must indicate typing skill required for general clerical work.
NOTE: Two (2) years’ experience as an Administrative Support Associate will qualify for this position.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Kind of Examination
Applications are being accepted to fill any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The register established from this announcement period will expire one year from the register date. The register will be used to fill any vacancies with the
City of Montgomery. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application. Applicants are urged to fill in the application form completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If there are more than five (5) qualified applicants, an online clerical exam will be used to rank applicants on the eligible list. Tied scores will not be broken.
Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.
Additional Information
BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.
DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).
BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)
