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Office Manager - EXAM

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Office Manager - EXAM

Salary

$29.47 - $44.19 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-1240-Q1

Department

Exam for Various Departments

Opening Date

10/03/2025

Closing Date

10/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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+ Benefits

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Definition

Under general direction, is responsible for the management of office operations and the supervision of a clerical support staff; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

+ Oversees the daily clerical support activities of a division or department office; assigns and monitors workloads; coordinates staffing to provide coverage and meet applicable work deadlines; evaluates subordinate employee leave requests;

+ Composes routine correspondence for own signature and important correspondence for signature of superior; supervises the preparation of a variety of periodic reports; oversees the maintenance of files and filing systems;

+ Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy;

+ Conducts performance appraisals of subordinate employees consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements and organizational policies; recommends salary increases when appropriate and applicable;

+ Organizes and develops work routines such as the processing of personnel transactions, work orders, and purchase requisitions; recommends policies and procedures affecting office operations;

+ Maintains record of appropriation balances; assists in the preparation of annual budget and report;

+ Serves as a division/department representative by acting as a liaison with other divisions/departments and agencies;

+ Develops accounting routines; installs cost accounting procedures; analyzes work processes for the purpose of reducing costs;

+ May conduct information or orientation sessions with new or existing employees regarding compensation, benefits, and organizational policies and procedures;

+ May supervise the maintenance of inventories of equipment, materials and supplies; may supervise the maintenance of a petty cash fund and records of disbursements;

+ May oversee and maintain electronic identification and/or timekeeping systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of the twelfth school grade and five (5) years of experience in general office work. Substitution(s): A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth school grade requirement. College training may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis (30 semester/45 quarter credit hours equals one year).

Some positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license.

Test/Job Contact Information

QUALIFYING NONCOMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT: The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create aNEW, NONCOMPETITIVE, eligible list, and willreplacethe names of applicants on the current eligible list. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.

The examination process will consist of a computerized exam weighted 100% covering Planning and Organizing, Supervision, Reading Comprehension, Logic and Reasoning, Problem Sensitivity, and 2019/2021 Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Alphabetical

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Short-term Disability

+ Life Insurance

+ Wellness Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

01

Have you completed the twelfth school grade, possess a high school diploma, or possess a GED?

+ Yes

+ No

02

How many years of experience do you have in general office work?

+ I have five (5) or more years of experience

+ I have at least four (4) years of experience

+ I have at least three (3) years of experience

+ I have at least two (2) years of experience

+ I have at least one (1) year of experience

+ I have less than one (1) year of this type of experience

03

Did you include all of your relevant, general office work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the "Work" section of this application and add relevant work experience and job duties. Note: A resume' attachment does not substitute for including the relevant information in the "Work" section of this application.

+ o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

+ o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

04

Select the statement below that best describes your college education. You MUST attach official documentation, such as an official transcript or a diploma, to the application to receive credit for education.

+ I possess a bachelor's degree (or higher)

+ I have at least three (3) years of college education (90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours)

+ I have at least two (2) years of college education (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours)

+ I have at least one (1) year of college education (30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours)

+ I have less than one (1) year of college education

05

Did you attach a copy of official documentation of your college education to your application? "Official documentation" is an official transcript or a diploma that includes your major. An advising report or un-official transcript is NOT official.

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of official documentation to my application showing proof of my college education.

+ No, I have five (5) or more years of experience for the job and do not need to attach proof of education.

+ No, I do not meet all of the minimum qualifications for the job.

Required Question

Employer

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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