Clerk 1 Mosquito Control Division, Department of Public Works

Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Mosquito Control Division provides for the safety of the community by reducing the number of nuisance and disease-transmitting mosquitos within the county. The division employs numerous field-tested techniques in its efforts to control mosquito outbreaks and the insects’ impact on Bergen’s residents. All of this work is done with minimal impact on the environment.

Job Description:           

This employment opportunity is to serve as the Clerk 1role in the Mosquito Control Division. Under the direction of the division director, will perform routine office duties with experience in the Microsoft Office. This position entails high call volumes from constituents that must be handled in the utmost amicable manner. Ability to input constituent information into a GIS software system and be responsible for accounts payable as well as processing of division payroll. Knowledge and ability to type a minimum of 55 wpm and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Job Responsibilities:              

• Receives, screens, reviews and verifies documents.
• Sorts, indexes, and files checks, cash stubs, vouchers, requisitions and other materials, numerically, alphabetically, or according to other predetermined classification; maintains such files.
• Receives applications, documents, forms and fees; screens, sorts and assembles this information for further processing.
• Provides general, routine information in person and over the telephone; refers complicated or non-routine inquiries to appropriate staff.
• May enter and/or retrieve information on a computer terminal.
• May occasionally perform keyboarding/typing duties, but not as the primary function of the position.
• May assist in preparing and verifying payrolls and make simple arithmetic calculations.
• Operates various types of office and mail processing machines such as keyboard equipment, calculators, computer printers, sorter, photocopier, fax machine, stamping machine, labeling machine, etc.; may perform simple maintenance tasks such as adding toner, paper or changing ribbons
• Prepares routine reports 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:

• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, and Excel programs.
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License.

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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The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

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