Clerk (Livingston County Residents Only)

The work of employees in this class involves performing routine clerical duties or assisting in the performance of more difficult or responsible clerical work.  The work is performed under direct supervision, permitting some exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work.  Detailed instructions may be given for new or difficult assignments.  In the County service, employees in this class obtain training and experience which can lead to higher levels of work assignments and responsibilities in their respective agencies.  This position differs from the Clerk/Typist and Typist positions which require a higher skill level in typing.  A Clerk does related work as required.

• Indexes materials and performs simple record keeping tasks;
• Pulls material from files and maintains charge?out records;
• Files correspondence, memoranda, reports and other materials;
• Makes entries on cards, bills or in ledger from original source;
• Answers telephone: providing information to callers, taking messages, and making appointments;
• Assists in preparation of routine reports;
• Operates copy machines, simple computing, computers and other office machines;
• Makes arithmetical computations and compiles simple statistical reports;
• Maintains time records and payroll data;
• May relieve telephone switchboard operators; and
• Performs other related duties.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to understand and follow oral and  written instructions; ability to write legibly; clerical aptitude; good judgment; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.Applicants must meet all requirements for one of the following qualification options in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment:
 

Qualification Option #	1	2
Training/Education	Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.	N.A.
General experience	None required.	Two years of full-time paid experience in a clerical position.
Supervisory experience	None required.	None required.
License/ Certification	N.A.	N.A.
Other requirements	None required.	None required.

Clerks, part-time, NC in all divisions
Part-time service will be given prorated credit toward experience requirements.  

Salary : $15