What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerk Deputy I position at City of Lake Charles?
Job Title : Deputy Clerk I
Department : Ward 3 City Court
Salary Level : Start : $11.93 - Max Rate : $16.38 (R2)
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
SUMMARY
Under direct supervision, this individual schedules appointments, gives information to callers, takes dictation, and otherwise relieves officials of clerical work and minor administrative and business detail. This position is responsible for work of moderate difficulty in the administrative and clerical field.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Compose and type routine correspondence.
File correspondence and other records.
Answer telephone and give information to callers or route call to appropriate official and places outgoing calls.
Greet visitors, ascertain nature of business and refer visitors to employer or appropriate person.
Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.
Operate office machines such as a personal computer with word processing and spreadsheet software applications, facsimile machine, calculator, copying machine.
Perform any other assigned duties.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
Knowledge of current computer programs.
Good telephone etiquette.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and at least 6 months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have a valid Louisiana Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary : $12 - $16
