Clerk 2

CLERK II

Department: Town of DeWitt Assessor's Department

Title: Clerk II

Salary: $43,798 - $54,114

The Town of DeWitt Assessor's Department is seeking a Clerk II to join our team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with technology, and providing excellent customer service.

If you're looking for a stable career with opportunities to learn new municipal processes and make a direct impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for performing difficult and responsible clerical duties. Under general supervision, performs advanced clerical work. Employees may plan, assign, and review work of a number of subordinate clerical workers engaged in clerical activities or do the more advanced clerical work requiring the application of varied and involved procedures and the frequent use of a higher degree of independent judgment. Important departures from standard practices and procedures are referred to a superior for final decision. Work is usually reviewed upon completion for achievement of desired result. Does related work as required.

· Checks accuracy and completeness of documents and application forms presented for filing, recording or other administrative action; assigns numbers to incoming applications, issues licenses and permits of various kinds.

· Receives and examines legal instruments such as liens, mortgages and business certificates for compliance with pertinent statutory requirements, records, indexes and files documents.

· Examines payment of claims of vendors for accuracy, checks contract claims relating to road construction, sewers and buildings.

· Posts invoices, vouchers and other accounting and cost data according to prescribed or standard classification.

· Checks and prepares bills for payment; makes out payment orders.

· Responds to inquiries from other units, agencies and the public concerning the operations of the unit or program area.

· May edit, review and correct data processing information by comparing computer printouts with source documents and other records.

· May occasionally type a variety of routine forms reports or related documents.

· Prepares requisitions; receives and distributes supplies; keep perpetual inventory and consumption records.

· May operate office machines.

Interpersonal Skills

The incumbent must engage all interactions with a “Client First Attitude” and work collaboratively with all Town of DeWitt staff members. They also must possess the ability to diffuse difficult situations where the public may have a problem that has the potential to escalate.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of general office terminology, procedures, equipment, and clerical techniques.

Good knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.

Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.

Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with laws and regulations and to apply these to work problems.

Ability to make arithmetic computations accurately and with reasonable speed.

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One (1) year of permanent competitive class status as a Clerk I, Typist I, Stenographer I, Account Clerk I, Library Clerk I, Data Entry Equipment Operator, WIC Assistant, WIC Assistant (Spanish Speaking), Public Health Assistant or Training Unit Assistant.

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Two (2) years of clerical work experience which involved the performance of routine office tasks, such as keeping of records and accounts, correspondence, recording/entering (keying) and retrieving data and/or information, in accordance with prescribed procedures.

NOTE: Post secondary education in a regionally accredited or New York State registered educational institution with a concentration in secretarial science may be substituted for the above-described experience on a year-for-year basis.

Pay: $43,798.00 - $54,114.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,798 - $54,114