City of Circleville Employment Opportunity

Part Time Account Clerk – City Auditor’s Office

Deadline for Applications – April 7, 2023

 The City of Circleville, Auditor’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Account Clerk I. This is is a part-time position that requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid drivers’ license. Rate of pay is between $14.64 to $17.568 per hour based on experience.  Work week is based on 24 hours per week or as needed basis.  Benefits are not offered.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: answering department telephone; operating a personal computer;  preparing vouchers, purchase orders, requisitions, and payments; reviewing and updating accounts payable procedures; assisting with income tax payments, filings and other relevant income tax services; scanning vouchers, purchase orders, and other documentation; preparing notices, correspondence and letters.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office will be a weighing factor.

The qualified candidate will demonstrate the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with city officials, co-workers and the general public. Accuracy and attention to detail are required. The successful candidate must demonstrate professionalism, organizational skills and regular predictable attendance.  Basic math skills are used on a daily basis. A detailed job description is located on the City’s website www.circlevilleoh.gov under Employment.  Click on Job Details to review the job description and print the employment application.

Applications may be obtained by visiting our website at www.circlevilleoh.gov and clicking on the Employment tab.  The employment applications and related documents are located under “Job Details/Attached Files”.

The completed employment application may be returned by the following methods:

• Email: HR@circlevilleoh.gov (preferred method)
• Mail: City of Circleville HR Department, 104 E. Franklin Street, Circleville, OH 43113

Deadline for filing is Friday, April 7, 2023 at 4 PM. Applications will not be accepted after the posted deadline.

Employment Application Rev. 3-2023

The City of Circleville is accepting applications for the position of Wastewater Operator within the Department of Public Utilities. This is a full-time position that requires a high school diploma or equivalent and possession of a valid Ohio drivers’ license with the ability to meet the City of Circleville’s requirements for insurability.

Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages are used regularly.  Employees are required to complete and pass a basic wastewater class and obtain a Class I Wastewater Works Operator License issued by the Ohio EPA within two (2) years of employment.

Applicants shall have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally; ability to work in adverse weather conditions and on rough terrain; ability to climb ladders and steps; work in confined spaces and be able to work while wearing an SCBA. Knowledge of and the ability to operate power hand tools and equipment, trucks, tractors, front end and skid loaders, mowers and hand trucks is desired.

The City of Circleville offers an attractive benefit package that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance after 30 days of service and membership in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. Entry level salary is $19.2099 per hour with an increase to $21.0224 per hour after 6 months of service and is based on a 40-hour work week with occasional overtime and scheduled weekend work. Operators work a varied weekly schedule of 10 hour shifts between the hours of 6 AM to 10 PM.

Applications may be obtained by visiting our website at www.circlevilleoh.gov and clicking on the Employment tab.  The employment applications and related documents are located under “Job Details/Attached Files”.

The completed employment application may be returned by the following methods:

• Email: hr@circlevilleoh.gov  (preferred method)
• Mail: City of Circleville HR Department, 104 E. Franklin Street, Circleville, OH 43113

Deadline for filing is Friday, April 7, 2023 at 4 PM. Applications will not be accepted after the posted deadline.

THE CITY OF CIRCLEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment Application:

Employment Application Rev. 3-2023

The City of Circleville is replenishing the current eligibility list for full-time entry level Communications Officer.   Visit the National Testing Network to take the examination and submit your scores to the City of Circleville.

Click here: National Testing Network

If you have questions, please contact the HR Department via email at vdilley@circlevilleoh.gov

Candidates are reminded to check their email often as that is the main form of communication in the beginning stages of the background investigation.

Job Classification: Entry Level Communications Officer (Safety Forces Dispatcher) – Full Time

Minimum Score Requirements: Call Taker 53%, Notes 64%, Dispatch 45%    After obtaining the minimum score in each category, candidates are ranked based on the weighted score.

Please read the following information carefully. The City of Circleville is establishing an eligibility list for entry level full-time Communications Officer.  Candidates meeting the minimum requirements of the position may be invited, in groups of ten (10) starting at the top of the eligibility list, to complete an employment application and the City of Circleville Personal History Questionnaire following the closing of the testing period and certification of the eligibility list

Deadline for submitting your score to the City of Circleville is April 4, 2023.  Scores submitted after deadline will not be considered for this testing period.

Veteran’s Credit: After obtaining the minimum score in each category, Veteran’s credit of 20% (required by state law), will be granted to those individuals who show certified proof of Honorable Discharge pursuant to state law and the Local Rules of the Circleville Service Commission prior to the close of the application period. Email a copy of certified proof to: vdilley@circlevilleoh.gov by April 4, 2023 to qualify for the bonus.

Salary Information: Effective January 1, 2023, entry level is $20.58 per hour with an increase to $22.41 per hour after one year of employment.

Benefit Information: Health, dental, vision and life benefits are offered after 30 days of service as well as membership in the Ohio Public Employee’s Retirement System. Paid vacation offered after 12 months of service.

Department Overview:  A Communications Officer runs the Police Department’s Communication Center that is the nerve center of the Police Department. The Communications Officer answers incoming calls for services from the public, documents the calls and notifies the appropriate resource to provide the service necessary. The Communications Officer dispatches calls for service to patrol officers in the field; receives communications from and provides support to the officers in the field; keeps track of the location and status of all officers on duty; and prepares and maintains records of their activities.

Location: Circleville/Pickaway County, Ohio, population: 13,314

Minimum Requirements for Applicants or Examinees 

Applicants are removed from the selection process and Civil Service Commission employment eligibility list for failure to meet the minimum requirements as listed:

• Age: Must be at least 18 years of age

• US Citizen: Yes

• High School Grad/GED: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

• Valid OHIO State Driver’s License: Possession of an unrestricted license (except for corrective lenses) with the ability to meet the City’s minimum guidelines for insurability

• Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

• Vision: Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/20 and vision must be free of color deficiencies that would preclude one from performing the essential job functions or would pose a direct threat to the health or safety of oneself or others.

• College: Not required

Hiring Process:

• An extensive background investigation, including but not limited to driving records, criminal records, alcohol and drug use, financial responsibility records, voice stress analysis, psychological exam, and physical exam.

• Undesirable conduct in the area of integrity, discipline, commitment, or reliability may cause an applicant to be disqualified.

• Must have a stable employment record. Instability may include the inability to maintain steady employment as well as gross abuse of standards, incompetency, or aberrant behavior during a single employment.

• Must not have a credit history which could result in criminal prosecution (i.e. failure to pay child support) or conduct which appears intended to defraud or harm just creditors.

• Must participate in a structured panel interview.

• Must successfully complete a psychological examination, including but not limited to, an oral interview administered and interpreted by a licensed practitioner trained to evaluate results of both tests.

• Must successfully complete an extensive physical examination, including but not limited to, a complete medical examination, stress test and evaluation.

• Must successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening.

• WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS FOLLOWING A CONDITIONAL OFFER AND PRIOR TO HIRE REQUIRES REIMBUREMENT OF ALL PRE-EMPLOYMENT COSTS

The City of Circleville is accepting lateral transfer applicants for the position of Police Officer and Communications Officer.  Please review the requirements listed below then scroll down for the lateral transfer packet. 

Lateral transfer applicants are not required to take the entry-level National Testing Network examination. All lateral transfer applicants shall successfully complete the background investigation prior to being considered for a lateral transfer.

Lateral transfer applicants shall successfully complete the required FTO program, including a comprehensive review and understanding of Circleville Police Department standard operating policies and procedures and City of Circleville policies and procedures in addition to successful completion of a 12-month probationary period. Seniority is determined by date of hire with the City of Circleville. Wages and vacation accrual are determined by the collective bargaining agreement.

Police Officer

1. Each applicant must be 21 years of age.

2. Each applicant must be currently Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certified as an Ohio Peace Officer as defined in Chapter 109 of the Ohio Administrative Code.

3. Each applicant must be currently working or have worked within the past twelve (12) months, as a full-time OPOTA certified Ohio Peace Officer in a jurisdiction in the State of Ohio as defined in Section 109.71 of the Ohio Revised Code. (Duties not considered for lateral transfer purposes: Deputy/Officer in a jail/prison setting, volunteer reserve or auxiliary police officer, military police officer, district attorney investigator, part-time employment, time spent in the police academy)

Communication Officer

1. Each applicant must be 18 years of age.

2. Each applicant must be currently working or have worked within the past twelve (12) months, as a full-time Communications Officer/911 Dispatcher.

Circleville City Council is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Assistant Clerk of Council. The Assistant Clerk is responsible for keeping the proceedings of city council and other city boards and commissions as needed and ensures the responsibilities of the City are carried out in a prompt, efficient, courteous and lawful manner.

This position requires professionalism, strong organizational skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and an ability to work effectively with the public, city employees and public officials. The assistant clerk records, maintains and files accurate meeting records and prepares agendas, reports, and public documents. The assistant clerk may also fill in for the council clerk in his/her absence.

Rate of pay for this part-time position is $14.64 per hour to $16.00 per hour. Benefits are not offered. This position requires 20 to 25 hours per month. The successful applicant should be available to attend evening meetings 4 to 6 times per month.  On-the-job training is provided. The successful candidate will serve a 6-month probationary period during which performance will be evaluated.

Applications may be obtained from the City of Circleville website at www.ci.circleville.oh.us The application must be printed, completed, and returned to vdilley@circlevilleoh.gov or via mail to the Department of Human Resources, 104 E. Franklin Street, Circleville, Ohio.

The application period will remain open until the position is filled.

THE CITY OF CIRCLEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER