FairlawnGig Job Openings
Administrative Secretary – FairlawnGig
Notice is hereby given that the Fairlawn Civil Service Commission will administer an examination for the above position. Candidates must meet the following requirements at the time of examination and at time of appointment.]
EXAMINATION DATE: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. at the Fairlawn-Kiwanis Community Center, 3486 S. Smith Road, Fairlawn OH 44333.
DEFINITION: This is administrative support work with an emphasis on sales. An employee in this classification spends their day performing administrative work, customer service, answering phones, preparing invoices for customers, customer quotes, delinquency calls, initiating and fostering business relationships with potential commercial customers within the City of Fairlawn and JEDD limits and other essential functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited high school or attainment of a high school equivalency diploma. One year’s experience in administrative work and sales.
EXAMINATION: The examination will consist of a written test. Successful candidates for the position will be required to pass a medical examination, psychological examination and a thorough background investigation.
PAY SCALE: Starting at $40,780.74 (negotiable depending on experience).
EXAMINATION FEE: A non-refundable fee of $20.00 is required to take this examination, payable in cash or money order (no personal checks) at the time the application is submitted. An exemption from this fee may be granted upon receipt of a notarized Poverty Affidavit from the applicant.
Extra Credit: The following extra credit will be added to your passing score of 70% or above if required documentation is submitted WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
- Honorably discharged veterans who are residents of the State of Ohio and have served 6 months or more of active duty in the regular Armed Forces of the United States of America, will be granted 10% extra credit. A copy of Form DD-214 must be submitted with the application to be eligible for this credit.
Applications are available online at https://www.fairlawn.us/Jobs.aspx or the City of Fairlawn Administrative Office, 3487 S. Smith Road, Fairlawn, Ohio between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:30 pm. The complete and notarized application and examination fee must be received by 3:30 P.M. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Applications will not be accepted after that time. A photocopy of your driver’s license must be submitted with your application.