Clerk 1- Office of Temporary Assistance

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

Job summary

The Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance is seeking candidates for the position of Clerk 1 in Morristown, NJ. The role emphasizes reliable clerical work, strong computer skills (Word, Excel), and the ability to learn other operating systems.

Essential duties include following established office routines, organizing tasks, performing simple arithmetic, handling directions, and maintaining filing systems.

Qualifications

• Must have strong computer skills (Word, Excel) and 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 make simple arithmetic calculations and tabulations.
• 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.

Skills

Word

Excel

Learn new systems

Job description

Description

The Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance is seeking candidates for the position of Clerk 1. The successful candidates should have strong computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel) and have the ability to learn other operating systems.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• 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 make simple arithmetic calculations and tabulations.
• 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

340 W Hanover Ave

Morristown, NJ 07960