CLERK                                                                                    0011

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under direct supervision, an employee in this class performs routine work involving the performance of standardized clerical procedures.  Detailed instructions and close supervision are received at the beginning of work and on new assignments, but regular routine assignments may be performed more independently and some initiative and judgment are utilized as experience is gained.  Assignments include the use of standard office equipment which does not necessitate previous vocational training.  Employees may make arithmetic or other checks upon work of other employees for accuracy, but do not exercise direct supervision over others.  Work is subject to close supervision and is reviewed by superiors on completion both for content and accuracy.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Posts simple data to various departmental payroll or similar records and compiles reports based on tabulations of posted data and simple arithmetical computations;

            Receives and screens applications, vouchers or other forms for accuracy of content and compliance with procedural and regulatory requirements;

            Sorts, indexes and files documents, reports, correspondence and other material;

            Makes simple title and tax searches;

            Opens, sorts and distributes mail;

            Receives and records receipts of payments; accounts for and tallies daily receipts;

            Collects and credits bills;

            Gives general information regarding departmental procedures orally in response to personal or telephone inquiries and answers routine inquires by form letter;

            May operate a variety of simple office equipment.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Some knowledge of general office terminology, procedures, equipment and clerical techniques; some knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to learn assigned tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed departmental routines; ability to make arithmetical computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed; ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, superiors and the public; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

 

R7/13/07

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive