Clerk Typist II: Administrative Support & Data Entry

Luzerne County; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Luzerne County is seeking a Clerk Typist II to perform general clerical work including document processing, filing, and data entry with emphasis on Windows and MS Office. The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks from multiple sources.

You will interact with other offices and the public to explain procedures and ensure accurate actions are completed. The position emphasizes typing, proofreading, and composing routine correspondence, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Experience in a criminal justice agency or related field is desired but not required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, keyboarding, data collection and entry.
• One year experience as a Clerk Typist.
• Graduation from a High School business curriculum which included at least one typing course or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

• Types documents such as letters and reports from handwritten draft using established department procedures.
• Files documents utilizing systems which require knowledge of the type, purpose, and status of the document in order to determine how to file.
• Establishes, reorganizes, combines, and purges files and filing systems as necessary to enable items to be found efficiently.
• Searches files for hard to locate materials which cannot be found using normal methods of file organization and for which probable locations must be determined using secondary procedures.
• Maintains control documents such as records and logs which require the determination of pertinent data to be recorded, based on the intended use of the record.
• Proofreads typed materials for typographical accuracy, spelling, grammar, and adherence to office policy and regulations.
• Composes correspondence in response to requests and questions about office processes.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Computer literacy

Windows proficiency

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

HS business curriculum with typing

1 year Clerk Typist experience

Equivalent experience/training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Typing speed

Job description

Luzerne County is seeking a Clerk Typist II to perform general clerical work including document processing, filing, and data entry with emphasis on Windows and MS Office. The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks from multiple sources.

You will interact with other offices and the public to explain procedures and ensure accurate actions are completed. The position emphasizes typing, proofreading, and composing routine correspondence, with opportunities to