Keyboarding Clerk 1

Overview

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; does other related duties as required.

Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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. 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.

Receives, screens, reviews and verifies documents. Reviews and checks assigned reports, applications, and other documents for corrections and completeness; refers problems to a lead worker or supervisor for resolution.Opens, time stamps, sorts, numbers, and distributes mail.

Qualifications

• Superior typing skills (minimum of 40 words per minute)• Well versed in operating various computer programs that are commonly utilized in the business world (Word, Excel, etc.)• Ability to learn and adapt to new computer programs specific to this office and the county• Ability to multi-task• Ability to transcribe taped statements (English to English - mandatory, Spanish into

English, or other language to English - preferred, but not required)• Superior organizational and time management skills• 4-year college degree preferred, but not mandatory• Excellent communication skills (e.g., able to field phone calls from public and private entities

Applicants must undergo a typing test to determine skill levels.