Clerk - Temporary - Human Services

Department: Human Services - Meadowview & Community Health

Location: Northfield

Hours: 40 hours/week

Union/Mgmt: Union

NJCSC Test

Required:

No

Grant Funded: No

Note: This is a full-time, 6-month TEMPORARY position in the Department of Human Services.

Under close supervision, performs routine, repetitive clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; does other related duties as required.

NOTE:

Incumbents may be required to utilize keyboard equipment to input and/or retrieve information on a computer console, typewriter or other key entry device used by the agency. Keyboarding/typing duties may or may not be assigned, depending on the needs of the employing agency. Incumbents are not expected to perform keyboarding/typing tasks with the speed and accuracy required of a Keyboarding Clerk.

NOTE:

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

• Receives, screens, reviews and verifies documents.
• Reviews and checks assigned reports, applications, and other documents for corrections and completeness; refers problems to a lead worker or supervisor for resolution.
• Opens, time stamps, sorts, numbers, and distributes mail.
• Maintains prepared mailing lists.
• Sorts, indexes, and files checks, cash stubs, vouchers, requisitions and other materials, numerically, alphabetically, or according to other predetermined classification; maintains such files.
• Receives applications, documents, forms and fees; screens, sorts and assembles this information for further processing.
• May wrap packages for shipment by mail or express.
• Assembles materials for distribution.
• Hand stamps letters, papers, and other documents.
• Fills in and checks form letters, circulars, and forms as directed.
• Compiles information and/or numerical data.
• Provides general, routine information in person and over the telephone; refers complicated or non-routine inquiries to appropriate staff.
• May enter and/or retrieve information on a computer terminal.
• May occasionally perform keyboarding/typing duties, but not as the primary function of the position.
• May assist in requisitioning, storing, and distributing office supplies.
• May assist in preparing and verifying payrolls and make simple arithmetic calculations.
• Schedules administrative proceedings; may process requests for scheduling changes.
• May transfer information onto forms, form letters, cards, envelopes, labels, charts and transmittals.
• When assigned to a court, learns to prepare the docket (or schedule) of cases to be called and to contact witnesses, attorneys, and other parties to collect or provide information; learns to call court to order, administer oaths to jurors, witnesses, court officers and others, announce postponements, and adjourn court; assists the judge both on the bench and in the chambers.
• When assigned to a tax office, learns to compute and record tax payments.
• When assigned to a finance or tax office, learns to perform specialized clerical work involving the preparation and maintenance of assessment rolls and records.
• When assigned personnel duties, learns to process personnel action forms, maintain personnel records and gather sensitive or confidential information or data.
• Operates various types of office and mail processing machines such as a keyboard equipment, calculators, computer printers, sorter, photo-copier, fax machine, stamping machine, labeling machine, etc.; may perform simple maintenance tasks such as adding toner, paper or changing ribbons.
• Prepares routine reports or assists in the preparation of reports by gathering data, tabulating results, and/or preparing simple charts.
• Maintains records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

• Knowledge of office routines, equipment, and practices after a period of training.
• Ability to comprehend established office routines and department regulations.
• Ability to organize assigned clerical work and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to make simple arithmetic calculations and tabulations.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately within prescribed time frames.
• Ability to work effectively with associates, superior officials, and members of the public concerned with the work of the department.
• Ability to sort, index, file, and pull varied types of materials using an established filing system.
• Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on office machines and other equipment.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units after a period of training.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English…