Clerk 1- Mosquito Control

Morris County Government; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris County Government, Department of Public Works, Division of Mosquito Control, is seeking a Clerk 1 to perform routine clerical tasks including payroll processing, document handling, and public inquiries.

Under close supervision, you will learn to use specialized software, maintain records, and assist with requisitions and payroll verification, while staying calm under pressure and communicating clearly with staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.
• Must become a licensed Pesticide Applicator.
• Ability to understand information about insects, particularly mosquitoes.
• Capable of keeping records and following maps; able to work outside in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and related clerical tasks.
• Receive, screen, review and verify documents.
• Maintain files and mailing lists; prepare form letters.
• Assist with requisitions and distributing office supplies.
• Provide information to the public by phone or in person.
• Learn and use agency information systems.

Skills

Payroll processing

Public customer service

Records management

Typing / data entry

Professionalism

Multi-tasking

Job description

Brief Description Of Job And Division/Department

Morris County Department of Public Works, Division of Mosquito Control is currently accepting applications for Clerk 1. Under close supervision, performs routine clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; does other related duties as required. The primary responsibilities of this position will be payroll processing, communicating with the public and utilizing specialized software.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Receives, screens, reviews and verifies documents.
• Reviews and checks assigned reports, applications, and other documents for corrections and completeness; refers problems to a lead worker or supervisor for resolution.
• Maintains prepared mailing lists, sorts, indexes, and files checks, cash stubs, vouchers, requisitions and other materials, numerically, alphabetically, or according to other predetermined classification; maintains such files.
• Assembles materials for distribution, fills in and checks form letters, circulars, and forms as directed.
• Compiles information and/or numerical data.
• Provides general, routine information in person and over the telephone;
• refers complicated or non-routine inquiries to appropriate staff.
• 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 make simplearithmetic calculations.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.

Ideal Candidates

• Remain calm under pressure
• Have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing clearly and concisely
• Have the ability to multi-task
• Have proficient typing and keyboard entry skills
• Must possess a high-level of professionalism
• Ability to understand information about insects, particularly mosquitoes

Qualifications

Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver's license. Successful candidates must become a licensed Pesticide Applicator. Needs to have the ability to understand information about insects, particularly mosquitoes. Must be able to keep records and follow a map as well as work outside in various weather conditions.

Department

Public Works: Mosquito Control

Job Location

Highview Ave
Cedar Knolls NJ 07927