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District Clerk

Salary

$34,354.00 - $39,287.00 Annually

Location

Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20251012033DPWPA

Department

Dept of Public Works

Division

Solid Waste Management

Opening Date

07/28/2025

Closing Date

8/1/2025 11:59 AM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

3900-Association of City of Detroit Supervisors

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Description

Under general supervision, performs responsible clerical work related to the timekeeping, assignment and other personnel matters of district employees; prepares a variety of productivity and other reports related to the collection of solid waste, street maintenance and other activities; supervises clerical staff as necessary.

Examples of Duties

+ Gathers information for, prepares, and types a daily job assignment sheet for hourly employees in the district.

+ Reviews employees’ daily work activity sheets and other records in order to gather, summarize, and type productivity data on waste collection or street maintenance for the district.

+ Maintains attendance records by using information from payroll records.

+ Tabulates and records hours worked, transfers to a timesheet to be signed by supervision, and forwards to the payroll records.

+ Compiles and prepares weekly sick leave, vacation, overtime, and other reports for the payroll office.

+ Answers questions and assists employees with problems regarding life insurance, health insurance deductions, vacation time available, sick leave, pay advances, and other personnel-related items.

+ Prepares vacation schedule forms and obtains commitments from hourly employees in seniority order.

+ Prepares vehicle accident, property damage and occupational injury report forms and consults with employee involved and/or others to obtain accurate and complete details.

+ Issues clinic authorization for treatment of occupationally-injured employees, notifies the Safety Unit, and records data on state-mandated log sheet.

+ Furnishes employee names, equipment used, hours worked etc. to the Accounting division for reimbursement by state for snow removal or street cleaning activities.

+ Maintains a file for each employee with copies of disciplinary actions, attendance information, accident reports, and other items related to an employee’s work activities.

+ Informs supervisor when medical verification should be requested .

+ Prepares letters, memos, reports, schedules etc. for various levels of supervision.

+ Receives citizen complaints via telephone calls regarding district activities and forwards information to appropriate foreman or supervisor for resolution.

+ Requisitions miscellaneous supplies for district staff.

+ Collects fees from private waste haulers who dump waste at City yards.

+ May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required):

+ High School graduation or G.E.D.

+ Two (2) years of experience performing responsible, non-routine clerical work .

Qualifications (preferred):

+ Experience in connection with the City of Detroit sanitation, street maintenance or ground maintenance activities.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

+ Interview: 50%

+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 50%

+ Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

+ Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

+ Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 4/02/2025

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

What is the highest level of education that you have obtained?

+ No high school diploma or GED

+ High School diploma or GED

+ Associates degree

+ Bachelors degree

+ PHD/JD

02

How many years of experience do you possess performing responsible, non-routine clerical work?

+ None

+ Less than one year

+ Less than two years

+ At least two years

+ More than three years

Required Question

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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