Clerk 1- Office of Temporary Assistance

County Of Morris - Morristown, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Morristown, NJ

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Clerk 1 position at the Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance involves performing various clerical tasks to support ongoing applications. The role requires strong computer skills and the ability to learn new operating systems, as well as effective communication and organizational skills to manage office routines and assist the public.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of office routines, equipment, and practices after a period of training.
• Ability to comprehend established office routines and department regulations.
• Ability to organize assigned clerical work and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to make simple arithmetic calculations and tabulations.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately within prescribed time frames.
• Ability to work effectively with associates, superior officials, and members of the public concerned with the work of the department.
• Ability to sort, index, file, and pull varied types of materials using an established filing system.
• Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on office machines and other equipment.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units after a period of training.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel).
• Ability to learn other operating systems.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
• American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.