What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerical Technician III - Part Time position at COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA?
GENERAL DEFINITION:
This is advanced clerical work, performing procedural processing tasks, including those of the area of specialization. A position in this class independently processes involved, multi-step procedures usually requiring gathering and/or verifying information, comparing against established standards, and determining conformance to requirements and/or further action needed. Work includes the performance of specific tasks in the area of specialization and may include the performance of higher or lower-level duties on an incidental basis. A position in this class is differentiated from those in related classes by the incumbent's individual responsibility for independently carrying out and accounting for assigned processes that facilitate the accomplishment of remaining functions. A position in this class reports directly to a higher-level clerical, technical, professional or administrative position.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)
Determines service requested or required
Speaks to, or receives and reviews paperwork, from applicants, taxpayers, clients, attorneys and other visitors
Solicits and records information pertaining to financial or other eligibility for service, basis for case or suit, tax liability, situation leading to visit, and other related data for own and others' use
May use keyboard to enter and/or secure information from automated data base
Assists individuals in completing applications or other forms
Explains reason for requested information
Suggests sources for factual data and/or verification of same; makes calls to secure or verify such information
Establishes primary file and/or annotates docket or other related records
Forwards for further action by others or maintains for own action upon receipt of further information or subsequent action
Gathers information from various files, records and individuals, both within and outside of the assigned office
Completes standard report forms with such information; may verify such information by checking against more than one source
Coordinates receipt and distribution of information with representatives of other County, Court, local and State agencies
Drafts reports, case files, petitions, warrants, and similar documents for review and/or action
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of clerical practices and procedures commonly employed in administrative, governmental, legal, judicial or similar offices.
Thorough knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation as used in clerical assignments in governmental or judicial offices.
Skill in gathering information from and explaining procedural and/or processing requirements to visitors, callers, clients, members of the public and representatives from other offices both within and outside of the County or the Court.
Skill in organizing workload, establishing priorities and completing clerical-processing requirements.
Ability to use spreadsheet, database, graphics and/or similar computer programs, when required by work assignment.
Ability to establish and/or maintain filing and other records keeping systems.
Ability to operate typewriters, copiers, and other office equipment, if required by work assignment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, callers, visitors, clients, representatives of other offices and members of the public.
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED
Three to four years clerical experience in an administrative, professional, governmental or judicial setting which has included one year of experience, in the area of specialization, at the full performance level.
Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above.
Interested applicants must submit a completed County application, resume and cover letter for consideration. Applicants can check the status of this posting via the County's Job Posting Status web page to learn if the position is open, pending, or has been closed. The appointing Authority will directly contact those applicants they are interested in as potential candidates for this position.
This is advanced clerical work, performing procedural processing tasks, including those of the area of specialization. A position in this class independently processes involved, multi-step procedures usually requiring gathering and/or verifying information, comparing against established standards, and determining conformance to requirements and/or further action needed. Work includes the performance of specific tasks in the area of specialization and may include the performance of higher or lower-level duties on an incidental basis. A position in this class is differentiated from those in related classes by the incumbent's individual responsibility for independently carrying out and accounting for assigned processes that facilitate the accomplishment of remaining functions. A position in this class reports directly to a higher-level clerical, technical, professional or administrative position.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)
Determines service requested or required
Speaks to, or receives and reviews paperwork, from applicants, taxpayers, clients, attorneys and other visitors
Solicits and records information pertaining to financial or other eligibility for service, basis for case or suit, tax liability, situation leading to visit, and other related data for own and others' use
May use keyboard to enter and/or secure information from automated data base
Assists individuals in completing applications or other forms
Explains reason for requested information
Suggests sources for factual data and/or verification of same; makes calls to secure or verify such information
Establishes primary file and/or annotates docket or other related records
Forwards for further action by others or maintains for own action upon receipt of further information or subsequent action
Gathers information from various files, records and individuals, both within and outside of the assigned office
Completes standard report forms with such information; may verify such information by checking against more than one source
Coordinates receipt and distribution of information with representatives of other County, Court, local and State agencies
Drafts reports, case files, petitions, warrants, and similar documents for review and/or action
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of clerical practices and procedures commonly employed in administrative, governmental, legal, judicial or similar offices.
Thorough knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation as used in clerical assignments in governmental or judicial offices.
Skill in gathering information from and explaining procedural and/or processing requirements to visitors, callers, clients, members of the public and representatives from other offices both within and outside of the County or the Court.
Skill in organizing workload, establishing priorities and completing clerical-processing requirements.
Ability to use spreadsheet, database, graphics and/or similar computer programs, when required by work assignment.
Ability to establish and/or maintain filing and other records keeping systems.
Ability to operate typewriters, copiers, and other office equipment, if required by work assignment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, callers, visitors, clients, representatives of other offices and members of the public.
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED
Three to four years clerical experience in an administrative, professional, governmental or judicial setting which has included one year of experience, in the area of specialization, at the full performance level.
Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above.
Interested applicants must submit a completed County application, resume and cover letter for consideration. Applicants can check the status of this posting via the County's Job Posting Status web page to learn if the position is open, pending, or has been closed. The appointing Authority will directly contact those applicants they are interested in as potential candidates for this position.
