Government Keyboarding Clerk I (Union, Full-Time)

Passaic County, New Jersey; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Passaic County, New Jersey, is seeking a Keyboarding Clerk I for the Purchasing Department in Paterson. The role involves front-line clerical duties, answering calls, handling mail, processing documents, and assisting in uploading materials to the County Website.

Proficiency in keyboarding and strong communication are essential. The position is full-time, Union Local 153, with a working test period of 120 days.

Qualifications

• Proficient keyboarding or typing required.
• Previous Government experience preferred.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license required if operating for the duties of the position.
• New Jersey First Act requires residency in NJ within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general information in person or over the phone.
• Greet the public; scan, copy, maintain, and upload to the County Website; answer OPRA requests; file; disperse mail; process bid bonds; assist co-workers.
• Enter information into the software system; place orders; monitor payments to vendors.
• Perform tasks accurately within prescribed time frames.
• Hand stamp letters, receipts, and other documents.
• Prepare bid documents and tally sheets for the next day.
• Review vendor activations.
• Use Outlook, Word, Excel and learn other computer programs; apply laws, regulations, policies, standards, and procedures relevant to government purchasing.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication; interact with the public and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Keyboarding

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Passaic County, New Jersey, is seeking a Keyboarding Clerk I for the Purchasing Department in Paterson. The role involves front-line clerical duties, answering calls, handling mail, processing documents, and assisting in uploading materials to the County Website.

Proficiency in keyboarding and strong communication are essential. The position is full-time, Union Local 153, with a working test period of 120 days.