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Clerk Typist IIThe Clerk Typist II performs general clerical work involving the processing of documents and information which requires the skilled use of a personal computer or typewriter. Assignments may require the collecting/recording of specific information to be distributed internally or officially retained. Work may require the use of judgement in prioritizing assignments which may be received from several sources. Clerical positions at this level generally provide what is considered a full range of support services for an administrator or professional staff. Employees may have contact with other offices or the public for the purpose of explaining procedures and generating understanding of required actions.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTypes 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.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesComputer literacy, emphasis on Windows, and Microsoft Office.Business grammar, criminal justice terminology, spelling, punctuation, math, and keyboarding.Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.Ability to accurately complete records and documents within imposed time constraints.Ability to interpret offender data in a uniform, impartial, and confidential manner.Interpersonal skills for effective communication with persons at a myriad of educational and socio-economic levels.Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions.Ability to work with confidential information in a professional manner.Minimum Education and Experience for Clerk Typist II: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 TypistGraduation from a High School business curriculum which included at least one typing course orAny equivalent combination of experience and trainingBenefitsI. Medical Insurance The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment. II. Vision and Prescription The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement. III. Dental Coverage The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement. IV. Life Insurance A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. V. Retirement All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.
Worksite address
wilkes barre, PA, 18701, US
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