CLERK II
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CLERK II

00110

Competitive

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for performing difficult and responsible clerical duties. Under general supervision, performs advanced clerical work. Employees may plan, assign and review work of a number of subordinate clerical workers engaged in clerical activities or do the more advanced clerical work requiring the application of varied and involved procedures and the frequent use of a higher degree of independent judgment. Important departures from standard practices and procedures are referred to a superior for final decision. Work is usually reviewed upon completion for achievement of desired result. Incumbents may be required to successfully pass a background check. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Checks accuracy and completeness of documents and application forms presented for filing, recording or other administrative action; assigns numbers to incoming applications, issues licenses and permits of various kinds.

Receives and examines legal instruments such as liens, mortgages and business certificates for compliance with pertinent statutory requirements, records, indexes and files documents.

Examines payment of claims of vendors for accuracy, checks contract claims relating to road construction, sewers and buildings.

Posts invoices, vouchers and other accounting and cost data according to prescribed or standard classification.

Checks and prepares bills for payment; makes out payment orders.

Maintains attendance, personnel and payroll records; makes out work sheets; post assignments.

Prepares and issues in