Clerk 1- Mosquito Control

About the role

Morris County Department of Public Works, Division of Mosquito Control is currently accepting applications for Clerk 1. Under close supervision, performs routine clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; does other related duties as required. The primary responsibilities of this position will be payroll processing, communicating with the public and utilizing specialized software.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintains prepared mailing lists, sorts, indexes, and files checks, cash stubs, vouchers, requisitions and other materials, numerically, alphabetically, or according to other predetermined classification; maintains such files
• Assembles materials for distribution, fills in and checks form letters, circulars, and forms as directed
• Compiles information and/or numerical data
• 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 requisitioning, storing, and distributing office supplies
• May assist in preparing and verifying payrolls and make simple arithmetic calculations
• Maintains records and files
• 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

Qualifications

• Remain calm under pressure
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing clearly and concisely
• Ability to multi-task
• Proficient typing and keyboard entry skills
• Must possess a high-level of professionalism
• Ability to understand information about insects, particularly mosquitoes
• Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver's license
• Successful candidates must become a licensed Pesticide Applicator
• Must be able to keep records and follow a map as well as work outside in various weather conditions

Location: Highview Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

Department: Public Works: Mosquito Control