Journal Clerk: Board Minutes & Records

Allegany County; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

New York State retirement plan

Job summary

Allegany County in the Clerk of the Board’s Office is seeking a Journal Clerk to accurately record and report the actions of Board committees and to assist the Clerk of the Board. This appointed role requires sound knowledge of office practices and strong English skills.

The position involves preparing the Boardroom, transcribing minutes, posting agendas, updating the county website, and maintaining confidential records. An Associate's Degree or two years of clerical experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree OR two years of clerical experience.
• Good knowledge of office practices and techniques including transcribing and reporting official proceedings.
• Strong English language skills with proper grammar and proofreading ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Boardroom for Legislative meetings.
• Takes and transcribes minutes, roll call, and records votes for committee meetings.
• Prepares agendas for meetings.
• Posts information to the County website.
• Maintains accrual balances for department employees.
• Maintains distribution lists.
• Assists with document management and file maintenance.
• Provides routine and special assistance to the Board, committees, Clerk of the Board, and Legislators as requested.
• Uses a personal computer and software applications in performance of duties.
• Complies with Allegany County policies on harassment, equal employment, and workplace safety.

Skills

Clerical experience

Office software

Proofreading

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Allegany County in the Clerk of the Board’s Office is seeking a Journal Clerk to accurately record and report the actions of Board committees and to assist the Clerk of the Board. This appointed role requires sound knowledge of office practices and strong English skills.

The position involves preparing the Boardroom, transcribing minutes, posting agendas, updating the county website, and maintaining confidential records. An Associate's Degree or two years of clerical experience are required.