Common Council
Information Clerk
Pay Rate:
Pay Frequency:
$32,300 - $48,500
Annually
Do you have a strong sense for organization? Put your clerical skills to work as our newest Information Clerk compiling and maintaining files!
Typical Duties Include:
Performs various clerical tasks such as staffing reports, payroll information and coordination of work with other clerical workers, as directed
Enters and retrieves information in an automated information system
Answers telephones and provides information as required
Maintains departmental records or files
Directs referrals to City, County and State Agencies
Furnishes information to the public, visitors, clients
Distributes mail, incoming and outgoing
Performs related work as required
Position may require ability to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; and able to work shift assignments during the day, evening and nights.
Department:
Job Type:
Location:
Common Council
Full Time
Albany, NY
Requirements
*These are the minimum qualifications necessary by law to be considered for this position. If you do not have the needed experience or equivalent experience required for this role, kindly consider applying for another position with us.
Good knowledge of the City of Albany, its departments and structure, and their relationship with County and State Agencies
Good knowledge of personal computers; and office equipment
Working knowledge of English, spelling and arithmetic
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
Ability to clearly express ideas both orally and in writing
Ability to complete multiple tasks under time constraints imposed by the nature of the job
Ability to use communications and telephone equipment
Ability to deal calmly and effectively with co-workers and the public
Good judgement in dealing with co-workers and the public
Clerical aptitude and mental alertness
Minimum Acceptable Training and Expereince: Graduation from high school or a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years experience working with the public.