Clerk Typist - Records Division, Public Safety

Position Description and Examples of Work:

The Township of Edison is seeking to hire a qualified individual for the position of Clerk Typist for the Records Division in the Police Department. Under supervision, performs typing and other related clerical duties requiring working knowledge of department/division rules, regulations and policies. Does related work as required. A full job description is outlined below.

Requirements:

Two (2) years of experience in clerical work including typing and certified successful completion of a Microsoft Word training program given by a fully accredited institution.

For Senior Clerk Typist promotion, one (1) year as a Clerk Typist and certified successful completion of a Microsoft Excel training program given by a fully accredited institution is required. Upon verification of requirements, promotion will take effect the following July 1.

For Principal Clerk Typist promotion, one (1) year as a Senior Clerk Typist and certified successful completion of Microsoft Outlook training given by a fully accredited institution. Upon verification of requirements, promotion will take effect the following July 1.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of office methods, practices, routines, machines, equipment and of the internal organization after a period of training.
• Ability to comprehend established office routines and regulations and apply them to specific cases in accord with established procedures.
• Ability to organize assigned clerical, typing and supervisory work and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to type accurately and rapidly.
• Ability to work cooperatively with associates and supervisors and with that portion of the public interested in or concerned with the work of the office.
• Ability to keep records of varied nature and complication.

Municipal Benefits:

The position of Clerk Typist is a non-exempt position covered by the provisions afforded under AFSCME Local 3269 collective bargaining agreement including healthcare, dental, flexible spending account, government pension, and more.

This opening will close: Friday, September 25, 2023 (or until the position has been filled)

IT IS THE POLICY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON TO PROVIDE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND FITNESS AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, AGE OR MILITARY SERVICE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000