Location : Atlantic City, NJ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 21-0004
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 03/15/2024
Closing Date: 3/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under limited supervision, performs clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; performs moderately complex and non-routine clerical work; may provide guidance and assistance to other staff; does other related duties as required.
Examples of Duties
- Receives, screens, reviews and verifies documents.
- Reviews and checks assigned reports, applications, and other documents for corrections and completeness; refers problems to supervisor for resolution.
- Provides guidance and assistance to staff.
- Opens, time stamps, sorts, numbers, and distributes mail.
- Maintains prepared mailing lists.
- Sorts, indexes, and files checks, cash stubs, vouchers, requisitions and other materials numerically, alphabetically, or according to other predetermined classification, and maintains such files.
- Receives applications, documents, forms and fees; screens, sorts and assembles this information for further processing.
- May wrap packages for shipment by mail or express.
- Assembles materials for distribution.
- Hand stamps letters, papers, and other documents.
- Fills in and checks form letters, circulars, and forms as directed.
- Compiles information and/or numerical data. Provides information in person and over the telephone.
- May enter and/or retrieve information on a computer terminal.
- May occasionally perform keyboarding/typing duties, but not as the primary function of the position.
- May assist in requisitioning, storing, and distributing office supplies.
- May assist in preparing and verifying payrolls and makes simple arithmetic calculations.
- Schedules administrative proceedings; may process requests for scheduling changes.
- Receives, logs in and reviews permit applications for completeness and accuracy; issues permits for construction, repair, installation, and demolition operations.
- Coordinates the scheduling of various activities for a park, recreational site, school district or other government entity.
- May transfer information onto forms, form letters, cards, envelopes, labels, charts and transmittals.
- When assigned to a court, prepares the docket (or schedule) of cases to be called and contact witnesses, attorneys, and other parties to collect or provide information; calls court to order, administers oaths to jurors, witnesses, court officers and others, announces postponements, and adjourns court; assists the judge both on the bench and in the chambers.
- When assigned to a tax office, computes and records tax payments.
- When assigned to a finance or tax office, performs specialized clerical work involving the preparation and maintenance of assessment rolls and records.
- When assigned personnel duties, processes personnel action forms, maintains personnel records and gathers sensitive or confidential information or data.
- When assigned to a hospital, health care, or long-term care facility, may interview patients or others to obtain admission information; performs other clerical functions involving the admission of patients.
- Prepares routine reports or assists in the preparation of reports by gathering data, tabulating results, and/or preparing simple charts.
- Operates various types of office and mail processing machines such as a keyboard equipment, calculators, computer printers, sorter, photo-copier, fax machine, stamping machine, labeling machine, etc.; may perform simple maintenance tasks such as adding toner, paper or changing ribbons.
- Maintains records and files.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Typical Qualifications
One (1) year of experience in clerical work.
The City of Atlantic City offers a complete benefits package to
- Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time)
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Plan
- Pension
- Life Insurance
- Various Voluntary Benefits
01
How many years of experience do you have in working in a clerical position?
- No experience
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 or more years
02
Have you ever worked for the City of Atlantic City?
- Yes
- No
Required Question