Clerk II

The City of Fairfield Civil Service Commission is announcing an open competitive exam to establish an Eligibility List for the position of Clerk II. Our current vacancy is in the Parks & Recreation Department.

The exam will be conducted on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Fairfield High School
8800 Holden Blvd.
Fairfield, OH 45014
6:00 PM

* Photo  required at the time of test*

The scope of the written exam will be multiple-choice questions, covering general clerical skills: language skills – including grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation and basic math; customer service skills; and computer skills – including Microsoft Word and Excel. A passing score of 70% is required to be included on the Eligibility List. In the event of a tie score, priority in ranking is determined by the date and time the application is received.

Final date to receive applications is Monday, September 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM
. NO EXCEPTIONS.

The City of Fairfield is firmly committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit and services to the public that does not discriminate based on disability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and expression.

This includes all City programs, activities, and hiring practices.

www.fairfield-city.org

EOE/ADA

Dana Kennedy

Civil Service Commission Under general supervision, this role performs a variety of administrative clerical responsibilities such as word processing, data entry and customer service, in support of their department. Some limited supervision of Clerk I staff or others, may be included.

• Provides competent service, in person, through telephone, two-way radio, or computer messaging, to internal and/or external customers in order to provide information and responds to questions. Maintains constructive relationships with other City employees, residents and external vendors. May handle confidential data.
• Processes accurate and presentable correspondence, documents, reports, records, specifications, forms, etc. utilizing various office machines such as computers, scanners, fax machines, copiers, two-way radios, telephones, etc. Orders office supplies for department. Participates in meetings, seminars, events, etc. as appropriate.

• Compiles, packages and enter various kinds of numerical and textual data – including but not limited to financial data - into a computerized systems. Generates regular reports from the database and provides summary data, as required. Participates in gathering and entering data for annual budgeting process.
• Assists with the competitive bid process including bid advertisements, and collating contract documents. Purchase order entry/payment, completion of claim vouchers, contract pay requests, budget reports, budget transfers, and travel documents, etc. compliant with City Finance Policies.
• Processes personnel and payroll timecards and records accurately and efficiently to assure proper payments to employees. Assists in processing paperwork for employee rate increases based on union contracts. Prepares reports periodically as requested.
• Processes permits/licenses including collection of monies, and keep accurate listing as necessary.
• Maintains accurate and efficient filing system. Assist with records disposal process. Stores and retrieves materials, records and supplies in and from various building locations including upper or lower levels.
• Effectively coordinates and monitors the work of Clerk I's, or others, as required. Fills in for other Clerks, as applicable; validates their work, as required. Provides training on the job.
• May be required to drive to other locations in tri-state area to collect information or deliver…