Secretarial Assistant examination
Secretarial Assistant open competitive examination (C1246H) for Bergen County. Open to residents of Bergen County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Bergen County · Symbol C1246H
Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)
This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of Bergen County.
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| Symbol | C1246H |
|---|---|
| Title | Secretarial Assistant |
| Employer | Bergen County |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Bergen County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | SECRETARIAL ASSISTANT (05132) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Bergen County sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.
What the job is
From the Commission's job specification for SECRETARIAL ASSISTANT:
Under direction, acts as a personal secretary or aide to the head of an established division and performs complex and responsible clerical work of a varied nature requiring thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the division; in addition, may assign and supervise the work of the clerical staff of the unit; does related work as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Reviews, sorts, and routes incoming correspondence and personally prepares letters on routine matters which may not be signed or reviewed by the administrative official entailing a comprehensive knowledge of division programs, objectives, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Sees that pertinent material is obtained from the files and other sources, arranges it in usable form, and prepares memoranda and summaries as required.
- Acts to relieve the official of detail by providing information to those requesting it including division personnel, representatives of state, local, and other groups, organizations and agencies, and to the general public in accord with established policy.
- May interview callers at the office.
The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.
Who qualifies
Read from the specification, the title asks for an associate degree, 4 years of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.
The requirement section of the specification for SECRETARIAL ASSISTANT:
Four (4) years of experience in clerical work. The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills. - Bilingual in Spanish and English SPECIAL SKILL Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.
After you file
Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Bergen County appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
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