Legislative Proceedings Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable 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 the Board of Legislators’ committees. The role provides assistance to the Clerk of the Board and supports document management, minutes, agendas, and website postings.

Candidates should have strong English, proofreading skills, and the ability to handle confidential information. Two pathways to qualification include an Associate's Degree OR two years of clerical experience;

Qualifications

• A. An Associate's Degree OR B. Two (2) years of clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Boardroom for Legislative meetings.
• Takes and transcribes minutes, roll call, records votes for committee meetings.
• Prepares agendas.
• 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 individual Legislators as requested.
• Utilizes a personal computer and applications in the performance of duties.
• Maintains a current understanding of Allegany County policies on sexual harassment, equal employment, drug free workplace, and workplace violence prevention, actively promotes compliance with the policies, and reports acts of non-compliance to higher level manager or department head.

Skills

Minute taking

Transcription

Proofreading

Office procedures

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Personal computer

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 the Board of Legislators’ committees. The role provides assistance to the Clerk of the Board and supports document management, minutes, agendas, and website postings.

Candidates should have strong English, proofreading skills, and the ability to handle confidential information. Two pathways to qualification include an Associate's Degree OR two years of clerical experience;