Company:
Dorchester County, SC
Location: Columbia
Closing Date: 28/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary : $38,680.54 - $42,548.59 Annually
Location : SC, SC
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 02008
Department: MAGISTRATES
Opening Date: 10/17/2024
Closing Date: 11/8/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
The purpose of the class is to perform a variety of moderately complex clerical work in the
preparation and maintenance of department records, to perform a variety of clerical tasks as
assigned, and to provide professional and courteous customer service at all times. The class is
given a general outline of work to be performed and is free to develop work methods and
sequences: work is reviews periodically by supervisor.
Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Examines, scans, redacts all court documents processed by all other Court Clerks.
• Prepares, processes, copies, indexes, files, transmits and/or maintains various
Departmental documents.
• Audits and ensures the security and confidentiality of files as appropriate.
• Maintains records, prepare forms, verify information and resolve moderately complex
problems.
• Prepares and maintains correspondence, memoranda, reports, etc.
• Creates letters, memos, and other correspondents for the appropriate office or
department.
• Examines documents created by lower-level Administrative staff for accuracy.
• Collects fines, fees, and payments; and issues receipts.
• Purchases and maintains office inventory levels such as paper, pens, toner, etc.
• Schedules and maintains calendar of appointments, meetings and travel itineraries and
coordinates related arrangements.
• Resolves moderately complex issues regarding departmental operations.
• Assists co-workers with clerical duties as necessary.
• Operates a personal computer and appropriate software packages or its equivalent.
• Assists customers in completing paperwork, including working with senior workers and
summer youth workers.
• Examines and processes incoming mail and distribute to the proper departments on a daily
basis.
• Maintains files on ordinances, jury lists, pardons, oath of offices and miscellaneous orders
from Court Administration.
• Assists with preparing files for archiving purposes.
• Maintains documents and records of Veterans. Responsible for filing necessary forms for
individuals seeking financial assistance through the military, as well as, for families seeking
assistance of the VA upon the death of veterans.
• May prepare and distribute minutes of meetings.
• May tabulate, post, and verify information as requested.
• May assist in departmental budgeting.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED supplemented by education in accounting, bookkeeping,
secretarial science or a closely related field.
Requires at least three (3) years of related work experience.
Special Qualifications:
May require special certifications as required by the Department Manager.
For more information on Dorchester County Government please view the information below:
Benefits for County Employees
County Employees may be eligible for a variety of State benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to generous annual and sick leave policies, to a solid and secure retirement system.
Healthcare Benefits
(Full-time employees)
Dorchester County is a part of the State Benefits Program. The State program offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program, along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. South Carolina has long been committed to providing its employees the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value. We've maintained that commitment, too, even in the face of healthcare costs that continue to soar. You may refer to the link for more information.
Retirement Benefits
In addition to our health and dental insurance programs, all county employees are a part of the South Carolina Retirement System. These programs are designed to help provide county employees secure retirement alternatives that will best meet their needs. You may refer to the link for more information.
Workplace Benefits
In addition, county employees may be eligible for other benefits, such as holidays, annual leave, and sick leave.
Note: The above benefits are available to most county employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or none of these benefits based on the benefits associated with each position. For these positions, please contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available for the particular position.
01
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED supplemented by education in accounting, bookkeeping, secretarial science or a closely related field?
02
Do you have at least at least three (3) years of related work experience?
03
How would you rate your computer skills on a scale from 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest?
04
One of the qualities needs for this position is that the applicant must be detail oriented and able to multi-task. Do you feel you possess these qualifications?
05
This position requires you work with difficult customers in a calm and professional matter to resolve customers' complaints. Do you believe you possess the skills?
06
Do you understand that the salary for this position will be $38,680.54?
Required Question
Location : SC, SC
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 02008
Department: MAGISTRATES
Opening Date: 10/17/2024
Closing Date: 11/8/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
The purpose of the class is to perform a variety of moderately complex clerical work in the
preparation and maintenance of department records, to perform a variety of clerical tasks as
assigned, and to provide professional and courteous customer service at all times. The class is
given a general outline of work to be performed and is free to develop work methods and
sequences: work is reviews periodically by supervisor.
Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Examines, scans, redacts all court documents processed by all other Court Clerks.
• Prepares, processes, copies, indexes, files, transmits and/or maintains various
Departmental documents.
• Audits and ensures the security and confidentiality of files as appropriate.
• Maintains records, prepare forms, verify information and resolve moderately complex
problems.
• Prepares and maintains correspondence, memoranda, reports, etc.
• Creates letters, memos, and other correspondents for the appropriate office or
department.
• Examines documents created by lower-level Administrative staff for accuracy.
• Collects fines, fees, and payments; and issues receipts.
• Purchases and maintains office inventory levels such as paper, pens, toner, etc.
• Schedules and maintains calendar of appointments, meetings and travel itineraries and
coordinates related arrangements.
• Resolves moderately complex issues regarding departmental operations.
• Assists co-workers with clerical duties as necessary.
• Operates a personal computer and appropriate software packages or its equivalent.
• Assists customers in completing paperwork, including working with senior workers and
summer youth workers.
• Examines and processes incoming mail and distribute to the proper departments on a daily
basis.
• Maintains files on ordinances, jury lists, pardons, oath of offices and miscellaneous orders
from Court Administration.
• Assists with preparing files for archiving purposes.
• Maintains documents and records of Veterans. Responsible for filing necessary forms for
individuals seeking financial assistance through the military, as well as, for families seeking
assistance of the VA upon the death of veterans.
• May prepare and distribute minutes of meetings.
• May tabulate, post, and verify information as requested.
• May assist in departmental budgeting.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED supplemented by education in accounting, bookkeeping,
secretarial science or a closely related field.
Requires at least three (3) years of related work experience.
Special Qualifications:
May require special certifications as required by the Department Manager.
For more information on Dorchester County Government please view the information below:
Benefits for County Employees
County Employees may be eligible for a variety of State benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to generous annual and sick leave policies, to a solid and secure retirement system.
Healthcare Benefits
(Full-time employees)
Dorchester County is a part of the State Benefits Program. The State program offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program, along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. South Carolina has long been committed to providing its employees the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value. We've maintained that commitment, too, even in the face of healthcare costs that continue to soar. You may refer to the link for more information.
Retirement Benefits
In addition to our health and dental insurance programs, all county employees are a part of the South Carolina Retirement System. These programs are designed to help provide county employees secure retirement alternatives that will best meet their needs. You may refer to the link for more information.
Workplace Benefits
In addition, county employees may be eligible for other benefits, such as holidays, annual leave, and sick leave.
Note: The above benefits are available to most county employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or none of these benefits based on the benefits associated with each position. For these positions, please contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available for the particular position.
01
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED supplemented by education in accounting, bookkeeping, secretarial science or a closely related field?
- YES
- NO
02
Do you have at least at least three (3) years of related work experience?
- YES
- NO
03
How would you rate your computer skills on a scale from 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest?
04
One of the qualities needs for this position is that the applicant must be detail oriented and able to multi-task. Do you feel you possess these qualifications?
- Yes
- No
05
This position requires you work with difficult customers in a calm and professional matter to resolve customers' complaints. Do you believe you possess the skills?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you understand that the salary for this position will be $38,680.54?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
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