The Sewer District is accepting applications for the position of Clerk Typist. This is primary level general clerical work which involves the ordering, recording, tabulating or otherwise processing of materials which is either repetitive, routine or requires a number of relatively short sequential operations. Fills in for the Clerk and Courier in their absence. Does related work as required.

Candidate must have working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to accurately type at a rate of thirty-five (35) words per minute*; ability to understand and carry out basic oral and written directions; ability to process documents; ability to maintain basic records; ability to file alphabetically and numerically.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE: Types from copy, rough notes, etc.; Answers telephone and personal inquiries and directs callers; Places telephone calls to request and give routine information; Opens, sorts and distributes mail; Sorts, indexes and files correspondence and other materials alphabetically and numerically; Fills requests for applications, forms, cards, etc., and answers routine questions for completing them; Issues permits and licenses and collects money; Issues form letters and notices; Checks, matches and assembles forms, documents and related data for further processing; Maintains and balances simple account or record keeping entries; Posts data to control records; Makes basic arithmetical computations; Prepares basic reports from assembled data; Operates a variety of office machines in the performance of clerical work, such as photocopy, calculator, fax machine, data entry, word processing, micro-computer, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.

NOTE: Academic, technical, or vocational training or office clerical experience may be substituted for schooling on a year-for-year basis.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND CIVIL SERVICE INFORMATION: Candidate must be a legal resident of Rockland County. This is a competitive position in Civil Service and candidate will be required to take the Clerk Typist civil service examination and be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.

*To be demonstrated during the probationary period.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:

· $21.191 Hourly Salary

· 35 Hour work week

· Medical, Dental and Vision

· Time off including vacation, personal, and holiday time

· New York State Pension eligibility

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County application or send a resume to: langanj@co.rockland.ny.us. Applications can be found at https://rocklandgov.com/departments/personnel/guidelines-and-forms/.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.19 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Orangeburg, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person