Clerk (Spanish Speaking)

About the role

The City of Kingston is seeking a full-time Clerk who speaks, reads, and writes Spanish fluently to work in the Building, Safety, and Zoning Department from Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, indexes, and files mail, bills, requisitions, ledger cards, and other material.
• Pulls material from files, makes simple file searches, and maintains charge out records.
• Issues and records applications, licenses, and permits.
• Collects fees and accounts for monies received.
• Checks reports and records for clerical accuracy, completeness, and proper extension.
• Answers the telephone and provides routine information.
• Maintains time records and payroll data.
• Operates mimeograph, fax machine, and other office equipment.
• Makes entries on control cards or in ledgers from original sources.
• Makes arithmetical computations and compiles simple statistical reports.
• Maintains simple stock control records and issues supplies and tools.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of business arithmetic and English.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to get along well with others.
• Clerical aptitude.
• Mental alertness.
• Neatness.
• Accuracy.
• Tact and courtesy.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.

Skills

• Fluency in Spanish at the time of application.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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City of Kingston

We are dedicated to recruiting and retaining the most qualified people for positions in local government. Most jobs in local government fall under the Civil Service system. A "Civil Service" employee can be anyone from a secretary, Police Officer, Fire Fighter, a mechanic or a supervisor for a department. Different jobs have different requirements. Some jobs require that you take an examination to be considered for a permanent job. These are called competitive positions. There are three types of positions that have no examination requirements: Exempt positions are those where the employer decides the qualifications of applicants and chooses the person they want to hire. The process is similar to that found in private industry. Non-competitive positions have specific education and experience requirements that you must meet. Employers choose from among the qualified people who apply. Labor positions have no requirements. Employers may choose anyone for these jobs. If you are interested in a position with the City of Kingston, whether it be a tested or non-tested position, you must complete the Application for Examination and Employment which can be found on our website at www.kingston-ny.gov/Employment.