Work Type
Part?time
Nature of Work
Incumbents in this classification have assigned responsibilities and duties which involve working with or access to materials and documents relating to labor relations that conflict or can be perceived to conflict with membership in a recognized bargaining unit of the City of Omaha except the bargaining unit which represents this group of employees. This is advanced secretarial and general office work involving recording and transcribing dictation, typing materials from rough copy, composing responses to routine inquiries, responding to questions and complaints, acting as secretary to an advisory committee, and maintaining records. Incumbents must possess detailed knowledge of departmental practices and procedures and use independent judgment in defining and carrying out work assignments which are received and completed with minimal direction from a supervisor. Incumbents may also be required to assign and oversee the work of a small group of clerical employees.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or its equivalent AND Three (3) years of experience in secretarial work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting Human Resources functions, or willingness to learn particularly in employment and hiring procedures (e.g., job postings, candidate communication, onboarding coordination)
- Strong problem?solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs, troubleshoot issues, and offer practical solutions in a fast?paced environment
- Demonstrated project management abilities, including organizing tasks, tracking deadlines, and juggling multiple priorities with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a knack for building rapport across departments and maintaining professionalism in sensitive situations
- Proficiency with office software and HR systems (e.g., applicant tracking systems, scheduling tools) is a plus
Special Qualifications
Must pass a typing test with a net accuracy rate of at least 50 words per minute with 90% accuracy at time of application. Access the typing test here :
Pay Range
$22.43 Hourly
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and grammarKnowledge of general office procedures, standard clerical techniques, and standard office equipmentKnowledge of departmental policies, rules, regulations, procedures, functions, and sources of informationKnowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasksAbility to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and softwareAbility to quickly and accurately perform basic mathematical computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisionAbility to proofread documents for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and grammarAbility to compose routine letters and memorandaAbility to make decisions on the basis of policies, procedures, laws, and regulations and apply them to work problemsAbility to train, schedule, assign, and monitor the work of a small group of clerical employeesAbility to maintain departmental and clerical records and to prepare reports from themAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to understand oral or written instructionsAbility to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting stringent deadlinesAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general publicAbility to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelinesAbility to sit and type 76 to 100% of the timeAbility to move objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds up to 33% of the timeEssential Functions
Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this classification.
Records and transcribes dictation consisting of correspondence, articles, reports, memoranda, opinions, briefs, minutes, statements, and other materials requiring knowledge of technical terminology and use of independent action and discretion on problems encounteredTypes reports, forms, requisitions, invoices, specifications, tabulations, legal documents, resolutions, ordinances, and other materials and composes and types routine correspondenceActs as secretary for one or more committees, typing and distributing agendas, recording and transcribing minutes, and forwarding copies of pertinent documents to committee membersEnters and retrieves data and maintains computer files pertaining to costs, revenue, purchases, deposits, bonds, inventory, statistics, property, personnel, payroll, and other recordsCompiles and summarizes data, checking against records to ensure completeness and accuracyProofreads typed documents for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and grammarResponds to individuals seeking information regarding departmental operations, takes detailed messages and delivers them to appropriate personnel, independently answers complaints or questions, or records information and forwards to the appropriate personnel; assists in completing forms and applications, and arranges appointmentsOpens, sorts, and distributes mail, responding independently to routine mattersAssigns and monitors the work of a small group of clerical employeesMaintains a complex filing system, including creating files, and filing and retrieving documentsMaintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisorPerforms other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classificationBenefits
Not applicable to part?time / seasonal employment
Who Can Apply
Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.
How to Apply
Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the on?line application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
Examination Information
Not applicable to part?time / seasonal employment
Veteran Points
Not applicable to part?time / seasonal employment
Conditions of Employment
Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the drivers license, driving abstract, a pre?employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.
Reasonable Accommodation
The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability?related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@.
Contact Points
City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183
Phone : (402) 444-5300
Fax : (402) 444-5314
Website : Email : employment@
Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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