Office Clerk

Occupational Summary

Perform generally routine clerical duties applying established office systems or procedures.

Work Performed

Perform generally routine clerical duties to include operation of standard office machines.

Verify written information against existing records and make basic arithmetical calculations. Tabulate and post data in record book, copy data and assist in the compilation of records or reports.

Inspect various records for completeness and accuracy; arrange and file a variety of materials.

Open, sort and route incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail. Type material incidental to other duties.

Answer telephone; make appointments within prescribed schedule; act as office receptionist.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Work requires a knowledge of basic grammar and mathematical principles to perform routine clerical/office support duties normally acquired through a high school education.

Experience

None required above minimum education/training requirement.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Skills

N/A

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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