Clerk

(ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
• 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 telephone and gives out routine information, or relieves at switchboard;
• Maintains time records and payroll data;
• Operates simple computing and other office machines;
• Makes entries on control cards; or in ledger from original sources;
• Makes arithmetical computations and compiles simple statistical reports.

Graduation from high school or possession of a High School Equivalency diploma.

The written test is designed to test for knowledge, skills and/or abilities in such areas as: 1.

Candidates must have been legal residents of Seneca County or one of the six contiguous counties for one month preceding the date of application. Preference in appointment may be given to successful candidates who have been legal residents of the municipality in which appointment is to be made for at least one month prior to the date of certification and are residents of such municipality at the time of appointment.

Applications will be accepted continuously with tests being scheduled by the Seneca County Personnel Office. Names of eligibles will be inserted, according to their final rating, on such list from time to time as applicants are tested and found qualified on the examinations held at such intervals. Eligibility is limited to a one-year period. This eligible list will be used to fill vacancies as ...