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Administrative Technician (NC)
City of CincinnatiCincinnati, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2026
💰 $71,628/yr($53,298/yr – $71,628/yr)
About the role
Posting number: 26-02963
Department: Transportation & Engineering
Job classification: ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN (UNCLASSIFIED)
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Administration, Transportation, Professional
Summary
The duties of this unclassified employee are to provide clerical, technical, and administrative assistance in the daily operations of an assigned service area or department; provides administrative/clerical support to an assigned director/agency head; and has input on decisions and problem solving related to assigned area of responsibility. Performs related duties as required. Unclassified employees serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and report to the director/appointing authority.Examples of duties
(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)Knowledge of:
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Departmental procedures, policies, and rules.
Basic principals and practices of budget preparation.
Basic principals and practices of accounting, as appropriate to assigned area.
Basic principals of project management, as appropriate to assigned area.
Principles and practices of mathematics.
Principles and practices of statistics, as appropriate to assigned area.
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Management skills to analyze programs, policies, and operational needs.
Various software and mainframe applications as appropriate to assigned area of responsibility.
Video production as appropriate to assigned area of responsibility.
Grant application process and administration as appropriate to assigned area of responsibility.
Skill to:
Operate assigned vehicle, machinery, equipment, and tools as appropriate to assigned area of responsibility.
Install, use, and upgrade a variety of computer applications, software, hardware, LANS, WANS, etc., related to assigned area of responsibility.
Utilize Microsoft Office suite applications or similar productivity software
Ability to:
Interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Research, analyze, and evaluate programs, policies, and procedures.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Follow all safety rules and regulations of the department to which assigned.
Identify and respond to issues, concerns, and needs.
Learn total quality management principles and practices.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.
Prioritize multiple duties and manage time related to assigned area of responsibility.
Qualifications
Each applicant must satisfy one of the following qualification options:One year of experience in an equivalent support position with an Associate's degree, or college credit equivalent, in a business, communication, management, or closely related field.
OR
An Associate's degree in a business, communication, management, or closely related field. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Education may be substituted for experience. Experience may be substituted for education.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
May require a valid Driver's License.
May require possession of Notary Public certification.
MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.
HR Contact: Lawrence.Whitaker@Cincinnati-oh.gov
Supplemental information
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