Clerk Typist I Location Bedford, PA : Looking for an entry level County job? Love learning new things? Do you like working with computer technology? This might be the job for you! The Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds Office is hiring one full-time Clerk Typist I. The starting wage is $12.30 per hour with excellent benefits. A Clerk Typist I engages in repetitive clerical work. Detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments and work is reviewed in process or upon completion for accuracy. Alertness and a willingness to learn and prepare for assignments of progressively increasing difficulty are essential.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Illustrative Only)
Types forms, letters, legal orders, affidavits, contracts, schedules, invoices, civil processes, vouchers, records, reports, index cards and similar materials from rough drafts or dictating machines. Sorts, records, and files documents. Opens, processes and routes daily mail. Sorts and indexes correspondence, vouchers, and similar materials. Logs and files correspondence, memoranda, reports and other materials alphabetically, numerically or by other predetermined classification. Acts as a receptionist, answering telephone and furnishing information and directions to visitors. Maintains simple clerical-accounting records. Receives payments, issues receipts, and makes deposits for licenses, fines, and other bills. Types, processes, and issues permits, licenses, titles, warrants and similar documents. Processes complaints, certificates, legal documents, purchase orders, claims, personnel papers. Schedule's meetings and hearings. Waits on counter, assisting the public as requested. Advises public on completion of required forms. Prepares court notices and court lists. Indexes instruments submitted to Recorder of Deeds office. Receives and sorts incoming and outgoing mail; and Affixes proper postage REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Some knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment, and of business arithmetic and English; skill in the operation of a typewriter/computer; ability to type from clear copy or rough draft at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to write legibly; ability to get along well with others; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; tactful, courteous and accuracy.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Completion of a standard high school course, including or supplemented by a course in typing/keyboarding; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
SPECIAL NEEDS:
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel if required to attend meetings and seminars.
This does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying this position will be required to follow any other-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Register of Wills & Recorder of Deeds. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
*The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bedford County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.30 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
