Clerk

Overview

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. This is a workplace where talent gains entry and performance determines career path. The Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Collections Enforcement section is currently seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual with a passion for public service to fill a Clerk 2 position. This position will report to the Columbus, Ohio office at 30 East Broad Street daily.

• Answers telephone, takes messages and/or refers calls
• Greets and assists visitors with general information
• Picks up, opens, date stamps, sorts, distributes and/or sends out mail and other correspondence; date stamps and records all incoming checks
• Types various materials
• Completes routine forms
• Operates video display terminal to enter and retrieve data; operates word processing equipment and/or personal computer
• Makes copies
• Counts, alphabetizes, separates, collates, codes, sorts and distributes materials
• Processes financial and/or budgetary statements, purchase orders and/or billings
• Uses computer to maintain files by creating, consolidating, or purging files
• Researches computer files for data or information requested; makes corrections to filed data; logs and codes data
• Performs other related duties as assigned

High School Diploma; 4 months training or 4 months experience in office practices and procedures; 3 months training or 3 months experience in use of personal computer; 3 months training or 3 months experience in customer service.

- Or 4 months experience as a Clerk 1, 12111AG.

- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job

Skills:

clerical and data entry, attention to detail, customer focus, priority setting, teamwork, and verbal communication

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) and Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on factors. The Agency Contact listed above will provide specific benefits information for this position.

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history;
Driving record;
Taxes;
Drug Test. In addition, an internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media (Facebook, Linked In, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.).

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and endeavors to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

AGO# 26-02-034