Personnel Clerk

The Orleans County Department of Personnel has an upcoming vacancy for a Personnel Clerk. Civil Service applications for the position must be submitted directly to the Orleans County Personnel Office in person, by mail or e-mail to katie.harvey@orleanscountyny.gov . The anticipated start date for the position will be June 9, 2025.

The Personnel Clerk will perform a wide variety of clerical tasks relating to personnel functions. Work is performed under the general supervision of, and in accordance with, policies and guidelines established by the Personnel Officer. The exercise of judgment in carrying out assignments and in maintaining records security and confidentiality is an important feature of this class. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

· Acts as receptionist, answering questions from public concerning material in published examination announcements, or pertaining to possible future job offerings;

· Reviews applications, to ascertain completeness of entries thereon;

· Carries out payroll certification functions making entries on roster cards and checking validity of titles, rates of compensation, and accuracy of computations, and notifies proper authorities of discrepancies;

· Administers civil service examinations, and in the processes leading to the establishment of Eligible Lists from the results thereof;

· Assists in compiling statistical and other data to be used in the preparation of reports;

· Assists the Personnel Officer in all civil service procedures involving recruitment and placement of personnel, payroll certification and records maintenance;

· Review minimum qualifications on applications for appointment and examination;

· Monitors examinations and scores continuous recruitment tests;

· Assures the proper application of veteran and seniority credits to candidates’ scores;

· Administers the county sick leave, annual leave and compensatory time records;

· Responsible for orientation of new employees;

· Assists in preparing reports to the County Legislature, the State Civil Service Department and New York State;

· Operates a computer doing word processing, input of data and reports related to Personnel;

· Performs other clerical duties relating to personnel administration, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet one of the following minimum requirements.

Graduation from high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education AND:

(A) Possession of an Associates Degree from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university in business or secretarial studies; OR:

(B) Two (2) years of full-time, paid clerical experience, including one year with major responsibility in accounting or payroll procedures; OR

(C) Any combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

NOTE: It is vital that you submit with your application, all information necessary to show your qualifications for examination. If your qualifications include a degree, please include an original official transcript(s) with your application.

Orleans County is an EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,773.00 - $44,316.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,773 - $44,316