Intermittent Clerk Typist – Division of Veterans Services – Department of Human Services

Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Parks System encompasses over 9,500 acres of passive, programmed, and specialized recreational facilities in New Jersey’s most populated county with immediate proximity to NYC. Located over 246 square miles and 70 municipalities, the county parks system is comprised of both revenue generating and non-revenue generating facilities and is managed through 5 divisions, 3 geographic regions and standalone specialized facilities which function 24/7/365.

Job Description:           

The Division of Veterans Services seeks an Intermittent Clerk Typist to provide clerical and administrative support during periods of increased operational demand, outreach initiatives and special projects. The position supports Veterans Service Officers and administrative staff in delivering services to veterans and their families in a professional and efficient manner.

Job Responsibilities:              

  • Perform routine clerical duties including filing, data entry, scanning, copying, and record maintenance
  • Answer and direct incoming phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries
  • Assist with scheduling appointments and maintaining logs and calendars
  • Greet veterans and family members and provide general information and direction
  • Assist with intake paperwork and verify completeness prior to staff review
  • Maintain confidential paper and electronic client files
  • Enter and update information in tracking systems, spreadsheets, and databases
  • Assist with preparation for outreach events, meetings, and seasonal initiatives
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Schedule:   

  • Up to 29.5 hours/week; Monday – Friday

Education Requirements: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Other Requirements:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational and Customer Service skills
  • Ability to handle time-sensitive and confidential information
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel programs.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
  • Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey to perform essential duties of the position.

What we offer:

  • Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Salary: $18.00 / per hour

Please send resume and employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

The County of Bergen complies with the New Jersey First Act. An employee’s primary residence must be within the State of New Jersey, or the employee will have 365 days (1 Year) from their date of hire to satisfy the requirement of principal residency.