Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Administrative Specialist
Recruitment #24-20001415-002

Date Opened: 11/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Close Date: 11/22/2024 11:59:00 PM
Qualification Date: November 22, 2024
Job Type: Original Entrance
Salary: Starting Annual Salary: $59,984.08/year

How to Apply: Go to http://districtjobs.org to submit an application by November 22, 2024.

Duties: Under supervision, performs clerical and administrative work such as composing and/or typing various correspondence, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, tracking completion of assignments, performing basic bookkeeping activities, distributing mail and answering phones.

Original Entrance - Examination

Minimum Requirements: Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent and three years of experience performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks involving the use of computers. Substitution: Full-time post-secondary training in office technology or computer applications may be substituted for the required experience, to a maximum of two years.

Examination: The examination will consist of a written test weighted 100%. The minimum passing score on the written test will be 70% unless determined otherwise by the Director of Human Resources. Candidates must achieve a passing score to have their names placed on the eligible list.

The written test will assess candidates' knowledge, skill and ability in areas such as written and interpersonal communication skills; processing information and data (including use of Microsoft Office, attention to detail, and business mathematics); and planning and organizing work (including reading and interpreting written materials).

Examination Process: All applicants will be advised by email if they have been admitted to the examination process. Applicants who do not receive a response to their application by Friday, December 6, 2024 should contact the Employee Selection Office at (312) 751-5100.

WRITTEN TEST: The written test will be administered on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at St. Rita High School, 7740 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60620.

Candidates should report at 9:00 a.m. with the approved (printed) admission letter and driver's license or other form of photo identification. Calculators will be provided. The use of books, study guides, cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops or other aids during the test is prohibited.

Original Entrance - Appointments

Appointments will be made from an eligible list with three categories: A (Exceptionally Well Qualified), B (Well Qualified) and C (Qualified). Candidates in the highest category will be given first consideration for appointment. This examination is also being given on a Promotional basis. In instances where both Original Entrance and Promotional eligible lists result from an examination process, it is the District's practice to appoint only from the Promotional eligible list until all names from that list have been considered. The eligible list has a duration of three years.  Appointment is subject to successfully passing a physical examination, a drug test and a criminal history background investigation.