DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

LOCATION: 3505 N. Dries Lane, Peoria, IL

HOURS: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Monday through Friday

This position may be subject to state or federal standards requiring COVID vaccination or testing.

SUMMARY: Performs work of moderate to complex difficulty involving typing, filing, data entry, transcribing notes from dictating equipment, or shorthand, answering telephones, developing and preparing reports, forms and documents utilizing a variety of computer programs as required by the various divisions. Performs other generalized clerical and administrative duties. Provides information to departmental staff and the general public; operates various office equipment, and other duties as assigned.

APPLICATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL, 419 FULTON, ROOM 202, PEORIA, IL 61602 UNTIL THE DEADLINE DATE. FAX# (309) 494-8587, PHONE# (309) 494-8575; E-MAIL humanresources@peoriagov.org; WEBSITE www.peoriagov.org. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH RESIDENCY WITHIN PEORIA CITY LIMITS WITHIN ONE YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT. HOWEVER, IF YOU CHOOSE TO WAIVE THAT REQUIREMENT, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN A TWENTY (20) MILE RADIUS OF CITY HALL AND GIVE UP 2% OF YOUR BASE PAY FOR FIVE (5) YEARS.

Knowledge of correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary; internal departmental policies and procedures; all computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job; standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals; and recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques. Skill in typing from rough draft or printed text using a word processor or typewriter; analyzing and resolving office administrative situations and problems/ transcribing information from dictating equipment; using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; researching, compiling and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials; and applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information; take and transcribe notes; to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to draft and type correspondence; and to rapidly and accurately take and transcribe oral or tape dictation through the use of speed writing, shorthand, or dictating equipment.

One year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; three to four years of progressively responsible related experience; a minimum typing speed of 45wpm required, and a Microsoft Excel test required. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job considered.

1 to 5 Years of Service - 4 days per year (Accumulated Monthly)
5 Years and Over - 5 days per year

5 to 10 Years of Service - 2% of Base Pay
10 to 15 Years of Service - 4% of Base Pay
15 to 20 Years of Service - 6% of Base Pay
20 to 25 Years of Service - 8% of Base Pay