What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerical Technician III - Part Time position at COUNTY OF LEHIGH?
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)Determines service requested or requiredSpeaks to, or receives and reviews paperwork, from applicants, taxpayers, clients, attorneys and other visitorsSolicits 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' useMay use keyboard to enter and/or secure information from automated data baseAssists individuals in completing applications or other formsExplains reason for requested informationSuggests sources for factual data and/or verification of same; makes calls to secure or verify such informationEstablishes primary file and/or annotates docket or other related recordsForwards for further action by others or maintains for own action upon receipt of further information or subsequent actionGathers information from various files, records and individuals, both within and outside of the assigned officeCompletes standard report forms with such information; may verify such information by checking against more than one sourceCoordinates receipt and distribution of information with representatives of other County, Court, local and State agenciesDrafts reports, case files, petitions, warrants, and similar documents for review and/or actionREQUIRED 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 GEDThree 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.
