Secretary to City Council

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Secretary to City Council - 3626

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Omaha | Secretary | Full Time

Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full Time

Nature of Work:This is skilled administrative work for the City Council. Work includes office management, administrative support for City Council members and Council Staff, quality control of department communications, independent projects, and providing support to Council-created boards and committees. An employee in this classification works with considerable independence, making decisions based on independent judgment, experience, and knowledge of city and departmental policies, under general supervision from the City Council Chief of Staff.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

High school graduation or equivalent

AND

Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional, administrative, or high-level clerical experience in municipal, county, state or federal government or in a comparable private sector or not-for-profit organization.

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Special

Qualifications:

Must pass a typing test with a net accuracy of at least forty (40) words per minute with 90% accuracy at the time of application. Candidates must complete the typing test by October 30, 2026. The typing test is accessible at:

Pay Range: $60,444.80 with step increases to $83,345.60 Annually

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays. Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Examination Information: The examination will consist of a structured interview which will be scheduled at a later date. The structured interview is designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. The final eligibility list will be assembled from those candidates achieving a passing score of 60% on the structured interview (100% weight).

Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran’s preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months.

This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by Friday, October 30 2026.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Knowledge of the principles of office management, including office procedures, clerical techniques, record keeping, and report compilation methods.
• Knowledge of basic public administration functions and the structure and function of municipal government.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of basic investigative and research techniques.
• Ability to make decisions on the basis of policies, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to compose letters, tabulations, memoranda and other documents, maintain and gather information and compile reports.
• Ability to…