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Senior Clerk 1 Jurisdiction: Schuyler County Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: March 1, 2004, Revised: April 1, 2015; Updated: January 14, 2020, January 04, 2022 SENIOR CLERK DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves responsibility for the independent performance of standard clerical tasks and the use of computer software to enter and retrieve information. Specific duties vary with the needs of the department or agency where the position exists. Procedures are usually fixed but detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments. The work is performed under general supervision and an incumbent may train lower level clerical workers. The work of this class differs from that of Clerk by the complexity of work assignments and the independence of action. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical employees. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Maintains alphabetic, numeric and/or chronological files of correspondence, documents, records, and materials by coding and filing new material, searching for requested material, and periodically purging obsolete material; Reviews documents for accuracy, completeness, processes, and conformity with established procedures and makes appropriate determinations; Monitors agency record keeping system for proper maintenance (both manual and computerized); Contacts by telephone and correspondence individuals and/or agencies to obtain or update information as necessary; Answers and takes messages or provides callers with general information; Uses data entry terminal or personal computer to enter and retrieve data from computer files; Processes claims, verifies accuracy of bills, and collects fees. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment; Good knowledge of the principles and practices of computerized records maintenance; Good knowledge of the use of English; Good knowledge of modern methods used in record keeping; Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software including word processing, spreadsheet and databases; Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files; Ability to analyze and organize data and prepare records and reports; Ability to understand and interpret moderately complicated oral instructions and/or written directions; Ability to develop effective working relationships and deal diplomatically with the public; Ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and strain; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. ---PAGE BREAK--- Senior Clerk 2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two years clerical experience; or Three years of clerical experience. NOTE: Successful completion of coursework in office practices, business administration, or a closely related field at a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, may be substituted for the required experience with three semester credit hours being equivalent to three months of experience. PROMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: One year of permanent competitive class status in a lower level clerical title such as Keyboard Specialist, Account Clerk-Keyboard Specialist, Clerk, and Library Clerk.