COURT CLERK 9940

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs confidential secretarial work for an elected judicial officer in a municipality as described in Section 41 (D) of the New York State Civil Service Law. Appendix A of the Suffolk County Civil Service Rules set forth the specific positions which have been approved in the exempt class by the New York State Civil Service Commission. Personal characteristics, not measurable by competitive examination, such as trustworthiness and compatibility with department or agency philosophy are essential to satisfactory performance of the job. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Responsible for preparing confidential letters and correspondence;

Receives, and sorts incoming mail;

Replies to inquiries from the public and other departments and agencies;

Screens and routes calls, schedules meetings and prepares reports;

Responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date files of department activities and correspondence.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the philosophy and method of operation of the department; ability to perform clerical and related office duties in a confidential and responsible manner; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish effective working relationships with elected judicial officers, local officials and the general public; physical conditions commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in the exempt jurisdictional class; therefore, there are no minimum qualifications.

R01/26/98

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt