Clerk

Ten month position work 20 days in summer. Hourly rate will go to $18.00 per hour as of July 1, 2026 per contract. Benefits: NYSLRS retirement system, health and dental insurance.


CLERK


This position involves responsibility for the performance of a variety of clerical tasks. Positions in this class are supervised by a higher level clerical position or administrator by personal observation; review of work in progress or upon completion; and by review of production records and reports. Supervisory assistance is available with instructions given for new or unusual assignments and procedures. Performs related work as required.


TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only) Review documents for accuracy and completeness according to procedures and instructions; Sort large volume production work such as applications and various printed material and official documents into sets of predetermined arrangement and number, and assign sequential numbers to each set; Receive incoming mail, date stamp and route to appropriate individual or location for action; Code various transactions for computer input from source documents per established coding systems; Make computations following prescribed steps using the four basic arithmetic functions; Review account keeping records and reports for arithmetical and clerical accuracy; Post receipt of payments for various routine program activities to individual accounts; Compare computer printouts with other records for discrepancies, checks source documents to identify cause of error an notes appropriate corrective action for supervisor; Obtain and confirm routine data by telephone or form letter and posts results; Prepare individual transcripts of school records; Search for and/or compile pertinent information and data; Use a data entry terminal keyboard and a visual screen to enter and retrieve pertinent data from computer files; Log receipt of various documents, applications and forms; Alphabetize folders and other records; Maintain a file of unit correspondence, various transactions, records, and related materials; Answer routine telephone inquiries and/or refer callers to appropriate office or individual; Prepare routine forms and correspondence in response to inquiries; Orally provide information to individual members of the public on routine transactions while performing work at a counter or information station. Perform other duties as assigned.


FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of clerical operations involving, comparing, checking and counting; Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; Working knowledge of basic arithmetic functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; Ability to perform common office record keeping tasks; Ability to file material accurately in alphabetic order; Ability to organize and collate data from multiple sources; Ability to schedule and maintain a record system using running balances; Ability to complete a table summarizing data using totals, subtotals, averages, and percentages; Ability to follow oral and written directions; Ability to operate an alphanumeric keyboard such as a typewriter, word processor or personal computer; Ability to type accurately and at an acceptable rate of speed; Ability to perform close detail work involving considerable visual effort and strain; Ability to complete work neatly and accurately; Ability to interact with customers, co-workers, and the general public in a professional and courteous manner at all times; Ability to understand and comply with privacy laws and all practices related to the safekeeping of County and customer information; Ability to perform close, detailed work involving considerable visual effort and strain; and Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.