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VITAL STATISTICS CLERK
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Department: |
County Clerk |
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Wage Range: |
Not Available |
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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
To enter information for various records into computer; to perform responsible secretarial and clerical work involving the clerk's records and operations; to file all clerk records; to assist and provide the general public with services requested; to compose and type correspondence, records and reports and to perform related work as required. Cross-trained with Counter Clerk. |
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work is performed under the general supervision of a designated official. |
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None. |
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Considerable speed and accuracy in inputting data into computer.
Considerable knowledge of the court/clerk system, legal terminology , state statutes as they apply to vital records and familiarity with the operations of a clerk's office.
Reasonable knowledge of a modern office and office procedures.
Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to prepare a variety of legal and other written records and reports.
Tact and diplomacy in dealing with officials, attorneys and the general public.
Considerable knowledge of computer programs including the ability to query and update information.
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AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, UPON APPOINTMENT, MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited high school, including or supplemented by courses in typing, computers, criminal justice and commercial subjects. One or more years experience with the court system or a law office.
Preferred - Associate Degree
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TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: (An employee in this classification may be called upon to perform the following tasks which are illustrative and not exhaustive in nature.)
Responsible for preparing copies of any vital record requested from the attorneys or the general public.
Perform a variety of clerical tasks involving familiarity with legal terminology and legal operations specifically in their area of expertise.
Signs and affixes court seal as required
Open, distribute and process mail pertaining to their area of expertise.
Answer telephone and other inquires requiring considerable knowledge in their area of expertise.
Prepare any correspondence necessary.
Responsible for all birth and death records.
Counter work as needed.
Passports as requested from the general public.
Cross-trained with counter clerk and court clerk to act as a backup for both. |
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