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 JOB POSTING

This is a Competitive Class position and there is currently an eligible list.  No new applications will be accepted at this time.

TO:                      ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES

FROM:                 Roberto Rodriguez, Commissioner of Social Services

                           1061 Development Court, Kingston, New York 12401 

JOB VACANCY:  Senior Clerk / Permanent/Provisional / Full-Time / Benefited

LOCATION        Ulster County Department of Social Services

SALARY:             $15.47 Per Hour  / Grade 7

FILL DATE:           January 18, 2012

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS The work involves responsibility for supervising routine clerical tasks and/or independently performing difficult clerical work requiring a general understanding of specific laws, office rules, procedures and policies.  The work is carried out in accordance with established procedures and involves supervising entry level clerical office work and/ or independently performing more complex clerical duties which provide support to the function of a municipal department or agency.  The class differs from that of Clerk in that Clerk is the entry level of the clerical series whereas Senior Clerk is the second level having greater responsibility.  Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level employee with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgement in the application of prescribed procedures and methods to routine cases.  Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinates.  Does related work as required.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; good knowledge of agency policy, rules and regulations; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to get along well with others; ability to write legibly and keep accurate records; clerical aptitude; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

 

A.  Successful completion of the eighth grade in school, or its equivalent and one year of clerical experience; OR

 

B.  Two (2) years of clerical experience.

 

Notes:

 

Successful completion of college coursework at a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university may be substituted for up to one year of the work experience required above as follows: One year of work experience equals thirty credit hours.

 

Successful completion of a clerical training program may be substituted for up to one year of the work experience required above as follows: One year of work experience equals one year of clerical training.

In no case will a candidate qualify for appointment to positions in this class without having at least one year of full-time paid clerical experience or its’ part-time equivalent.

 

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions:  In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.  This position will require a criminal background check and a candidate will be required to complete and sign a Criminal Background Investigation Release Form.  Upon a conditional employment offer, a candidate will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.

 

CONTACT:  For further information on this position, please contact:

Roberto Rodriguez, Commissioner, Ulster County Dept. of Social Services, 1061 Development Ct., Kingston, NY 12401

 

If college or university education is indicated; transcripts are required and should be attached to all applications received.  A candidate lacking the required transcripts will receive a conditional approval pending the receipt of transcripts. 

  

*Please note that all Civil Service Laws and Rules apply. 

 


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