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Job Title:	Secretary I
Salary:	$17.13 - $19.50 Hourly $35,621.00 - $40,552.00 Annually
Job Type:	Full Time
Location:	Champaign, Illinois

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The City of Champaign seeks qualified candidates for the position of Secretary I in the City Manager’s Office. Responsibilities include a wide variety of clerical support work, including, but not limited to: serving as the department receptionist; responding to requests for information and providing customer service; typing/editing letters, memos, reports, agendas, meeting minutes, and other documents; developing and maintaining electronic and hard copy filing systems; preparing and maintaining payroll records; and coordinating the organization and distribution of materials for City Council activities. The successful applicant will have experience in clerical office work (3 years of experience is preferred, but not required) and completion of a standard high school degree, or any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software (such as the Microsoft Office suite), with some knowledge of database software (such as Microsoft Access) and desktop publishing software (such as Microsoft Publisher) required. Knowledge of standard office terminology, procedures, and equipment, excellent customer service and communication skills, the ability to type at an adequate rate of speed, and the ability to perform basic business math are also required. Skill testing and drug screening will be required. The starting annual salary range is $35,621 - $40,552, depending on qualifications, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Apply online no later than November 22, 2009.
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The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, the Illinois WorkNet Center and the City of Champaign City Building. CLICK HERE for information about the Champaign community as a place to Work, Play, Grow, and Learn Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. These values guide our work: Personal Integrity We act in the best interests of the City We behave in an ethical and legal manner We are open and honest We follow through on commitments We are loyal to the City Responsibility We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities We take initiative We act to prevent and solve problems We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions We hold ourselves and others accountable Respect We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner We actively listen and seek understanding We provide a direct response We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace We are positive and cooperative We are willing to apologize Teamwork We know and respect our roles and responsibilities We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately We define and agree upon the goals We collaborate to achieve organizational goals We help others accomplish their goals We share authority, responsibility, and credit Results We take pride in our work We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance We learn from our mistakes We innovate