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What are the typing certificate requirements?

Most clerical positions require verification of the applicant's typing ability. When returning the application form, the applicant must submit written documentation of being able to type the minimum speed required. This documentation must contain the following:

Name of the applicant
Date the typing skills test was administered
Duration of the typing skills test (five minutes minimum)
Gross words typed per minute
Number of errors made
Name and telephone number of the organization / agency and signature of the person administering the test

The typing verification may be a copy. It must have been obtained within six months prior to the application deadline. This typing verification documentation must be from an accredited business college, educational institution, public agency, professional service, or business concern which routinely provides typing verification documentation in their normal course of business. The Human Resources Department will not search the files to locate previously submitted verifications.

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1. Where do I get a typing certificate?: You can contact a local temporary agency. They will give you a typing test and issue a certificate with the words per minute you typed and the errors. We recommend you keep the original typing certificate and submit a copy with your application.

2. How do I find out what jobs are open with the City of Dublin?: View our Current Opportunities page, visit governmentjobs.com, contact the City of Dublin at (925) 833-6605, or visit the Office of Human Resources at 100 Civic Plaza, on the second floor of City Hall.
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3. How do I apply for a job with the City of Dublin?: The City of Dublin only accepts applications for open positions listed in our online job directory. Please follow the directions carefully on the job announcement, which can also be obtained by contacting the City of Dublin at (925) 833-6605, or visiting the Office of Human Resources at 100 Civic Plaza, on the second floor of City Hall.

4. If I submit a resume, do I still need to complete the City application?: Yes, a City of Dublin employment application is required to be completed thoroughly. Resumes are only accepted when attached to a completed City application.

5. Will my application be kept on file?: No. We only accept applications for open jobs. You must submit a new application for each job you apply for.

6. Where do I get a Department of Motor Vehicles printout?: Contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at (800) 777-0133 to find out how to obtain an official copy of your driving record. We recommend you then keep the original DMV printout, and submit a copy of it with your employment application.

7. Is there anything else I need to submit besides the City of Dublin application?: It depends on the position. Please read the job announcement carefully, as it will describe the application requirements. We often require a supplemental questionnaire to be completed. Depending on the position, we might also require a Department of Motor Vehicles printout, current within six months, and possibly a typing certificate, also current within six months.

8. What are the typing certificate requirements?

Name of the applicant
Date the typing skills test was administered
Duration of the typing skills test (five minutes minimum)
Gross words typed per minute
Number of errors made
Name and telephone number of the organization / agency and signature of the person administering the test