Clerk 1-Morris County Clerk

Morris County Government; New Jersey; On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Morris County Clerk's Office is seeking a Clerk 1 to perform routine clerical tasks in a structured environment. The role involves data entry, scanning, answering phones, filing and supporting daily office operations.

Candidates should have strong computer skills (Word, Excel) and be able to learn additional systems. Proficiency in English is required; American Sign Language or Braille may be considered as alternative communication methods. The position is based in Morristown, NJ.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn other office software after training.
• Proficient reading, writing and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Duties are performed using well-established operating procedures.
• Incumbents work under very close supervision and clearly defined guidelines.
• Limited exercise of independent judgment due to the nature of work.
• Perform routine clerical work: data entry, scanning, answering phones, filing.
• Knowledge of office routines, equipment, and practices after training.
• Ability to comprehend established office routines and regulations.
• Organize assigned clerical work and develop effective methods.
• Understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform tasks accurately within prescribed time frames.
• Work effectively with colleagues, superiors, and the public.
• Sort, index, file, and pull materials using a filing system.
• Operate and maintain office machines and equipment.
• Use various electronic and/or manual information systems after training.

Skills

Data Entry

Phone Handling

Filing

English Proficiency

Learn New Systems

Job description

Description

The Morris County Clerk's Office is seeking candidates for the position of Clerk 1. The successful candidates should perform routine clerical work within a structured work setting.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Duties are performed using well-established operating procedures
• Incumbents work under very close supervision and clearly defined guidelines
• The exercise of independent judgment is limited due to the nature of work
• Perform routine, clerical work of a varied nature; data entry, scanning, answering phones, filing and other related required duties for the operation of the office.
• Knowledge of office routines, equipment, and practices after a period of training.
• Ability to comprehend established office routines and department regulations.
• Ability to organize assigned clerical work and develop effective work methods
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately within prescribed time frames.
• Ability to work effectively with associates, superior officials, and members of the public concerned with the work of the department.
• Ability to sort, index, file, and pull varied types of materials using an established filing system.
• Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on office machines and other equipment.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units after a period of training.

Qualifications

The successful candidates should have strong computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel) and have the ability to learn other operating systems. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Location

10 Court Street
Morristown, NJ 07960