Keyboarding Clerk 1 Department of Health Services - Division of Animal Services

Organizational Overview:

The Division of Animal Services is responsible for Animal Control and related services for towns throughout Bergen and Hudson counties. The mission of Animal Services is to promote the humane treatment of all animals, reunite lost pets with their owners, and encourage adoption, foster care, and wildlife rehabilitation. Additionally, Animal Services works to reduce animal populations through spay/neuter programs (TNR) and public education on animal welfare. The organization also supports the community in responsible pet ownership.

Job Description:           

This employment opportunity is to serve as Keyboarding Clerk 1. Under close supervision, performs routine, repetitive clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; formats and key enters/types correspondence, documents, reports, charts and other materials on a computer console, typewriter, or other key entry device used by the agency; does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities:              

• Key enters or types technical, scientific, financial, statistical, and other statements, reports, certificates, correspondence, memoranda, payrolls, vouchers, purchase orders, charts, forms, tabulations, bills, warrants, contracts, specifications, case records, manuscripts, and legal documents from copy, records, tapes, or other recording equipment. 
• Edits, proofreads and performs spelling or grammar checks to ensure typographical accuracy.
• Utilizes printers and printing software to produce final documents; may make use of software packages such as standard word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail (e-mail), desktop publishing and integrated software packages as required. 
• Reviews and checks assigned reports, applications, and other documents for corrections and completeness; refers problems to a lead worker or supervisor for resolution.
• Receives applications, documents, forms and fees; screens, sorts and assembles this information for further processing.
• Assembles materials for distribution.
• Provides general, routine information in person or over the telephone; refers complicated or non-routine inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Operates various types of office and mail processing machines such as a keyboard equipment, typewriter, calculators, computer printers, sorter, photo-copier, fax machine, stamping machine, labeling machine, etc.; may perform simple maintenance tasks such as adding toner, paper or changing print ribbons.
• Key enters or types simple or routine reports and/or assists in the preparation of reports by gathering data, tabulating results, and/or preparing simple charts.
• Maintains records and files.

Schedule: Full time (40 hours/week).  

Education Requirements: High School Diploma

Other Requirements:

• Applicants will be required to demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding or typing. 
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

What we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Enrollment into the state pension system
• Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive hourly wages
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

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