Keyboarding Clerk 1 (Prosecutor's Office)

Description

Under close supervision, performs routine, repetitive clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; formats and key enters/types correspondence, documents, reports, charts and other materials on a computer console, typewriter, or other key entry device used by the agency; does other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

• Key enters or types documents from handwritten draft into draft or final form, according to prescribed formats, by transferring information onto letters, reports, schedules, and itinerary. Key enters or types addresses on envelops, or information on forms, form letters, or other form-type documents.
• Edits, proofreads and performs spelling or grammar checks to ensure typographical accuracy.
• Key enters or types technical, scientific, financial, statistical, and other statements, reports, certificates, correspondence, memoranda, payrolls, vouchers, purchase orders, charts, forms, tabulations, bills, warrants, contracts, specifications, case records, manuscripts, and legal documents from copy, records, tapes, or other recording equipment.
• Utilizes printers and printing software to produce final documents; may make use of software packages such as standard word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail (e-mail), desktop publishing and integrated software packages as required.
• 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. 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 or over the telephone; refers complicated or non-routine inquiries to appropriate staff.
• May assist in requisitioning, storing, and distributing office supplies.
• Schedules administrative proceedings as required; may process requests for scheduling changes.
• Operates various types of office and mail processing machines such as a keyboard equipment, typewriter, 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 print ribbons.
• Key enters or types simple or routine reports and/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.
  
  

Typical Qualifications

Applicants will be required to demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding or typing.

The City of Atlantic City offers a complete benefits package to

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Plan
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Various Voluntary Benefits