PT General - Clerk

Location:

1 Hamilton County Square - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana's fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from "Best Cities to Relocate To" and "Best City to Raise a Family" to "Healthiest County in Indiana" and "Happiest Suburbs in the Nation".

Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA

WORK SCHEDULE:

8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m., M-F To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent serves as Part-time Orderbook File Clerk for the Clerk, responsible for filing court packets, pulling/delivering files, and entering data on computer.

DUTIES:
Retrieves calendar from court, and locates, pulls, and delivers files for next day's hearings. Maintains case histories on computer according to state guidelines. Performs a variety of clerical duties as needed or as assigned, such as filing documents, retrieving/ sorting/distributing incoming mail, locating files and pleadings, checking files in/out of division/ department as requested, returning files to organized filing system, delivering/retrieving documents to/from other departments, and moving/adjusting department shelving units as needed.

Provides information and assistance as requested by telephone and in office, such as status of cases, locating file folders, and court documents. Performs duties of other department personnel in their absence as assigned. Performs related duties as assigned. I. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:
High school diploma or GED. Ability to successfully complete computer software training within time specified by department. Working knowledge of standard office policies and practices, and relevant state guidelines, and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated tasks. Ability to type with speed and accuracy, and properly operate a variety of standard office equipment, including computer, printer, fax machine, telephone, copier, and calculator.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions/directions, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism. Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.

Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct. Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers. Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements. Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.

Ability to occasionally work extended and/or evening hours. II. RESPONSIBILITY:
Incumbent performs a variety of standard, recurring duties according to department policies and procedures and state guidelines. Incumbent receives indirect or occasional supervision, with priorities determined primarily by service needs of the public. Errors in incumbent's work are usually prevented through procedural safeguards and are detected through notification from other…