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 an entry-level class performing basic office/clerical work such as data entry, general office work including answering phones (reception), filing, completing department specific documentation and records, retrieving and in-putting information into databases, forms or reports. This class performs a low variety of duties with clearly defined instructions and follows routine procedures requiring little to no decision-making outside of the defined duties. Tasks in this class are typically repetitive in nature and require no judgment or policy interpretation. Work is performed under the close supervision of supervisors from varying job class levels. The employee carries out work in accordance with specific instructions from the supervisor. Most positions support supervisors in smaller divisions or departments.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED and 6 months of clerical experience (answering phones, typing, filing). Must also pass a typing test requirement of 32 net words per minute with no more than 12 errors.
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. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and willingness questionnaire 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 computerized test will be used to rank applicants on the eligible list. Tied scores will not be broken.
Qualified applicants will be notified by email of the dates to complete an online clerical test. A typing proficiency exam will be a part of the online test. From the date of the email, you will have approximately four days to complete the test.
Complete an online application by visiting the 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 a 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.)
