Miscellaneous Temp - Clerical Specialist (CVRCC)

Shelby County; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Memphis, TN, is looking for a Clerical Specialist to perform various entry-level clerical and administrative duties under supervision. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include processing data, composing documents, and assisting customers. Strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage tasks effectively are essential. This position is subject to a background check and a residency requirement within Shelby County.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in clerical, bookkeeping, data processing or statistical work.
• Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.
• Ability to communicate with staff and the public courteously.

Responsibilities

• Processes and enters pertinent data into the computer.
• Composes letters, memoranda, and reports for review.
• Greets customers and answers questions regarding departmental policies.
• Maintains and balances cash drawer and calculates daily revenues.
• Obtains data to prepare and compile standard reports.

Skills

Knowledge of modern office practices

Ability to operate office equipment

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Miscellaneous Temp - Clerical Specialist (CVRCC)

Memphis, TN, United States

Job Description

Position Summary
Works under general supervision to perform a variety of entry‑level clerical/administrative duties that may require the use of limited independent judgment and skill in processing communicating creating and/ormaintainingvarious records files and informationregardingspecific departmental functions.

Pay Grade:41H

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience inappropriate clerical, bookkeeping, dataprocessingor statistical work; AND
• High school diploma orpossessa GED; OR
• One (1) year ofappropriate clerical, bookkeeping, dataprocessingor statistical work experience and one (1) year of college study (30 semester hours or 36 quarters); OR
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes and/or enters pertinent data into the computer or other record format for processing or issuing department‑specific applications, registrations, permits, licenses, documents, etc.
• Composes letters, memoranda and reports for review and signature. Files andmaintainscontrol records. Operates office machines.
• Greets customers by telephone and in person and answers questions concerning departmental policies,proceduresand work functions.
• Collects fees and other required monetary charges related to department‑specific services and processes.
• Maintainsand balances cash drawer in processing applicable fees or other monetary charges, calculates daily revenues received by balancing cash drawers and recording revenue.
• Receives, reviews and processes records,reportsand other various documents, asrequiredfor accuracy and/or conformance with established policies and procedures.
• Mails or delivers department‑specific authorized documents or materials asrequired.
• Obtains data from various sources to prepare and compile standard reports.
• Relieves orassistsother clerical employees in assigned work areas.
• Performs other related duties asrequiredor directed.
  

KSAs

• Knowledge of modern office practices,proceduresand equipment, skilled at operating office equipment.
• Ability to become proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with computerized databases.
• Knowledge of Business,Englishand Math.
• Ability to communicate with staff and the public with courtesy and tact
• Ability to plan, organize andmaintainan even flow of work.
• Ability to express ideas clearly,conciselyand effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to resolve problematic situations.
  

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that aresubstantially relatedto potential job duties will be considered andwill notautomatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of ShelbyCountyand shall continue toresidein the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division ofCorrectionsor the Fire Department.