The purpose of the class is to perform a variety of routine-to-moderately complex clerical work in the preparation and maintenance of department records, to perform a variety of clerical task 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 reviewed periodically by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Applies knowledge of specific department policies and procedures, and utilizes a general understanding of other departments’ functions to perform the following duties;
• Prepares, processes, copies, indexes, files, transmits and/or maintains various Departmental documents. Ensures the security and confidentiality of files as appropriate.
• May collect fines, fees, and payments; and issues receipts.
• May maintain records prepare forms, verify information and resolve routine problems.
• May answer telephone and direct visitors to the appropriate location.
• May type letters, memos and other correspondents for the appropriate office or department.
• May be responsible for the hard copy or electronic filing system within the office in terms of categorizing classifying and organizing information and data.
• May be required to perform general computation such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• May tabulate, post, and verify information as requested.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED
Requires at least two (2) years of related work experience.

Special Qualifications:
Must be able to read cursive handwriting. An assessment test may be administered.

E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.