Senior Clerk - Park Maintenance

About the role

This is senior level clerical work involving the performance of a variety of clerical functions where considerable independent action is necessary on the part of the incumbent. Incumbents may also act in a supervisory capacity over a small group of clerical employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and participates in computing and maintaining accurate time and attendance records for a large number of employees
• Verifies hours worked by employees out of classification and completes and forwards forms for signatures
• Oversees and participates in completing, processing, and distributing personnel forms for new hires, merit increases/evaluations, disciplinary actions, injured on duty claims, etc.; responds to inquiries and resolves discrepancies regarding such personnel transactions
• Performs supervisory duties to include scheduling, assigning work, overseeing, training, and providing work direction to a small group of clerical employees
• Computes costs, compiles information, and maintains personnel, fuel consumption, and other records
• Receives complaint calls; records information or forwards calls to the appropriate authority; accepts reservations for the use of City facilities
• Enters and retrieves computer data
• Prepares and processes vouchers, requisitions, open orders, and other materials; administers petty cash fund
• Composes, types, distributes and files standardized memos, forms, letters, tabulations, and other materials as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Requirements

• Must pass a typing test with a net accuracy rate of forty-five (45) words per minute or better with 90% accuracy at time of application
• Candidates must complete the typing test by July 2, 2026
• The typing test is accessible at https://omahahr.typingtestpro.com/test?id=u9f2f1j5

Special Qualifications

• Must be a current or former City of Omaha employee in any of the following categories: Part-time, Seasonal, Classified, Unclassified, or Probationary, who has worked, at the time of application, at least 1,040 cumulative hours within the last 5 years and has been employed by the City at sometime within the last 18 months

Benefits

• Forty-hour work week
• Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays
• Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family
• Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more

Pay

$20.43 with step increases to $28.33 hourly

Schedule

Forty-hour work week

Qualifications

• High school graduation or its equivalent AND Three years of experience in general clerical work

Skills

• Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Knowledge of general office procedures, standard clerical techniques, and office equipment
• Knowledge and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
• Ability to understand oral or written instructions
• Ability to quickly and accurately perform basic mathematical computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to schedule, assign, oversee, train, and provide work direction to a small group of clerical employees
• Ability to operate a typewriter and other office equipment
• Ability to maintain departmental records
• Ability to communicate to respond to telephone calls
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines

Benefits

• Forty-hour work week
• Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays
• Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family
• Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more

Pay

$20.43 with step increases to $28.33 hourly

Schedule

Forty-hour work week

Qualifications

• High school graduation or its equivalent AND Three years of experience in general clerical work

Skills

• Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Knowledge of general office procedures, standard clerical techniques, and office equipment
• Knowledge and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
• Ability to understand oral or written instructions
• Ability to quickly and accurately perform basic mathematical computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to schedule, assign, oversee, train, and provide work direction to a small group of clerical employees
• Ability to operate a typewriter and other office equipment
• Ability to maintain departmental records
• Ability to communicate to respond to telephone calls
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship

Contact Points

• City of Omaha Human Resources Department
• 1819 Farnam St, Suite 506 Omaha, NE 68183
• Phone: (402) 444-5300
• Fax: (402) 444-5314
• Email: employment@cityofomaha.org