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Office Assistant 3

Salary

$36,025.00 Annually

Location

100 Mack Avenue, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

202502813131DDOTDJ

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

DDOT Vehicle Operation

Opening Date

09/26/2025

Bargaining Unit

1630-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 214 (DDOT Clerica

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Description

The City of Detroit's Department of Transportation (DDOT) is currently accepting applications for an Office Assistant 3 for the DDOT Vehicle Operation Division. Under general supervision, the Office Assistant 3 will perform moderately complex and semi-specialized clerical support duties; may supervise other clerical employees.

Examples of Duties

+ Type from rough draft important and/or confidential correspondence and reports.

+ Assemble data and information and enter into defined tabular format.

+ Determine the pertinence, adequacy, arrangement and form of reports or correspondence requiring familiarity with departmental rules, policies and procedures.

+ Proofread and check accuracy of work.

+ Determine classification of material for filing.

+ Perform filing of correspondence, records and reports.

+ Maintain records in databases, spreadsheets and logs, requiring knowledge of departmental practices and procedures.

+ Maintain confidential records and files.

+ Schedule appointments and maintain calendars.

+ Issue licenses and permits, determining eligibility through verifying documentation.

+ Accept payments and issue receipts.

+ Screen telephone calls and visitors and assist with nontechnical inquiries

+ Plan, schedule and review work of subordinates.

+ Supervise group of clerical employees.

+ Procure and monitor inventory of office materials and supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required):

+ High School graduation or G.E.D. (General Educational Development) equivalent with coursework in typing, keyboarding, word processing, and office management or business related subjects.

+ Two (2) years of recent office experience performing moderately complex clerical and office work.

Qualifications (preferred):

+ Experience in a City department.

+ Two (2) years of college courses preferable with proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

+ Computer Based Assessment: 80%

+ Interview: 20%

+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: P/F

+ 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: 09/03/2025

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.

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Please indicate your highest level of education completed

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ PhD/J.D.

+ No Education experience

02

Select your skill level using Microsoft Office Suite in a professional work environment?

+ None

+ Entry level

+ Working level

+ Expert level

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Please highlight in detail some of your recent administrative work in detail (such as data entry, scheduling, maintaining records, reporting, producing business correspondence, Accounts Payable/Receivables, or any other relevant work.)

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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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