Chenango County's Department of Behavior Health Services has an opening for a CLERK. This is routine clerical work involving the performance of a variety of standardized clerical tasks. An employee in this class makes copies, files, sorts mail, answers telephones and performs other routine clerical functions. The specific duties of incumbents assigned to this class will vary depending upon the needs of the department or agency to which assigned. Detailed instructions are given for new or unusual assignments. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher level employee in accordance with well-defined policies and procedures. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class. Does related work as required. <p> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER: <li>(A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR <li>(B) Two years of full-time paid office clerical experience or its' part-time equivalent. <p> The position has a 37 1/2 hour work week and 2024 starting pay rate is $17.11 per hour and includes a full benefits package.<p> Positions in this classification in the Chenango County Department of Social Services may require operation of a motor vehicle on an occasional basis. To be considered for these positions, at time of appointment and continuing throughout employment, a candidate/incumbent must possess a valid New York State Driver's License, a reliable vehicle, and a driving record acceptable to the County's insurance carrier. .<p> Health, dental and vision insurance; Generous leave time benefits & paid holidays; NYS Retirement System membership; 457(b) tax deferred retirement savings plan; Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness program<p>

Chenango County Civil Service application MUST BE filed for consideration. For applications, please visit www.co.chenango.ny.us/personnel or contact the Chenango County Personnel Department at 607-337-1470.<p>

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