What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Clerk position at County of Chester, PA?
Salary : $17.61 Hourly
Location : 313 W Market Street - West Chester, PA
Job Type : Part Time
Job Number : 03265
Department : Public Defender
Division : Public Defender
Opening Date : 10 / 22 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Weekly Hours : 20
Shift : 8 : 30am-4 : 30pm
Summary
The General Clerk performs a variety of clerical and administrative support tasks, such as receptionist, file clerk, operator, typist, data entry or similar kinds of work. This position may include higher-level duties and in some cases advanced software while completing a developmental assignment or filling in for another position within the department.
Essential Duties
Duties, tasks and accountabilities will vary by department and may include the following :
- Perform administrative duties (e.g., write, type, or enter information into computer; prepare correspondence, bills, statements, receipts, checks, or other documents; copy information from one record to another, etc.).
Perform receptionist duties (e.g., answer telephone, make outbound calls, convey messages, and run errands).
Proofread records or forms.
Count, weigh or measure material.
Sort and file records.
In some departments, receive money from customers and deposit in bank.
Address envelopes or packages.
Stuff envelopes by hand.
Stamp, sort, and distribute mail.
Stamp or number forms by hand or machine.
Photocopy documents.
Perform special projects, as assigned.
Perform other duties, tasks and office functions, as required.
Qualifications / Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Six months to one year of job-related experience.
Knowledge and skill with modern office equipment (fax, copier, calculator, etc.).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic typing skills (minimum of 30 wpm).
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with confidential information.
Basic skill to use a computer and various software packages.
Ability to use office machines (fax, copier, calculator, etc.).
Accurate and detail oriented.
Ability to deal with all types of people and personalities.
Able to establish priorities.
Preferred Skills :
Customer service experience and / or skills.
Ability to follow office protocol.
Strong organization skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Flexible.
Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out verbal or written instructions.
Strong time management skills
Ability to work as part of a team.
General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures.
Additional Information
Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.
Computer Skills :
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have :
Basic Excel skills
Basic Outlook skills (Calendar and Email)
PeopleSoft skills or the ability to learn PeopleSoft
Basic Internet skills (for research purposes)
What is your highest level of education?
How many years of general office experience do you have? (general office skills involve : typing, filing, organizational and computer skills)
Required Question
Salary : $18
