The City of Overland Park has a full-time Recording Secretary. position available in the Finance Budget & Administration Department.

Summary :
JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: Records official meetings of City Council, Special Council, Overland Park Development Corporation, Planning Commission, Standing Council Committees, Investment Committees (MEPP and Fire/Police) and various other committees as required. Prepares meeting rooms for hearings and meetings. Transcribes and maintains permanent records of meetings. Assists with training of new personnel.

Requirements :

Other information:
EDUCATION & SPECIAL LICENSE (S)/CERTIFICATIONS:
Basic education with additional courses in shorthand or speedwriting, personal computers and secretarial science, or additional equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:
Five or more years of experience as a secretary which involved the taking and transcribing of dictation, or an equivalent level of experience.

SKILLS :
Good listening skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Reading and comprehension.
Personal computer.
Manual dexterity.
Excellent shorthand/speedwriting skills.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to read and comprehend city issues.
Ability to organize files and retrieve data effectively.
Alpha and numeric data interpretation.
Diplomacy.
Concentration.
Understanding of computer programs, i.e., Word and Google Email and Google Sheets.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written (email) instructions.
Ability to proofread documents and recognize grammatical errors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to use recording equipment, FTR Gold Recording and Playback Software, personal computer, copier.
Hand and eye coordination adequate to transcribe data into the computer.
Visual stamina and acuity adequate to review alpha/numeric data and to spend long periods working on a computer screen.
Mobility to attend meetings in council chambers, conference rooms, justice center and community center.
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly during a hearing or meeting.
Ability to hear clearly during a hearing or meeting.
Ability to sit and be attentive for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift 10 pounds and transport 10 feet.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):
None.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours: Variable schedule - full time (mgr to provide more details)

Salary Range:

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Benefits: Full-time

To view the full job description, please go to the City of Overland Park's Job Description page and search by title: Recording Secretary.

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