Clerk (Temporary)

City of Kingston•Kingston, NY

About The Position

The work is primarily of routine nature and involves the performance of standardized clerical tasks. Although detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments and procedures are rather definitely fixed. Employees must exercise independent judgment in applying them to specific cases. The work is reviewed by immediate observation, by checking completed work, by periodic or spot checks, by cross checking, or by another step in the clerical process.

Requirements

Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment
Working knowledge of business arithmetic and English
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to get along well with others
Ability to write legibly
Clerical aptitude
Mental alertness
Neatness
Accuracy
Tact and courtesy
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.

Responsibilities

Sorts, indexes and files mail, bills, requisitions, ledger cards and other material.
Pulls material from files, makes simple file searches and maintains charge out records.
Issues and records applications, licenses and permits.
Fees and accounts for monies received.
Checks reports and records for clerical accuracy, completeness and proper extension.
Answers telephone and gives out routine information.
Maintains time record and payroll data.
Operates mimeograph, fax machine and other office equipment.
Makes entries on control cards or in ledger from original sources.
Makes arithmetical computations and compiles simple statistical reports.
May maintain simple stock control records and issue supplies and tools.
Does related work as required.