What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerk 2 position at State of Ohio Jobs?
Clerk 2
(220002GQ)
About Us:
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio's past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state's future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.
What You'll Do:
The Collections Enforcement section is currently seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual for a Clerk 2 position. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is 30 E. Broad St., Columbus. This position will perform a variety of clerical tasks in support of other section staff. The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Answers telephone, takes messages and/or refers calls
- Greets and assists visitors with general information
- Picks up, opens, date stamps, sorts, distributes and/or sends out mail and other correspondence; date stamps and records all incoming checks
- Types various materials
- Completes routine forms
- Operates video display terminal to enter and retrieve data; operates word processing equipment and/or personal computer
- Makes copies
- Counts, alphabetizes, separates, collates, codes, sorts and distributes materials
- Processes financial and/or budgetary statements, purchase orders and/or billings
- Uses computer to maintain files by creating, consolidating, or purging files
- Researches computer files for data or information requested; makes corrections to filed data; logs and codes data
- Performs other related duties as assigned
What’s in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Equal opportunity employer.
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and in reading, writing and speaking common English vocabulary; and
4 months’ training or 4 months’ experience in office practices and procedures; and
3 months’ training or 3 months’ experience in public relations.
- Or 4 months’ experience as Clerk 1, 12111.
- Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
As a high-impact organization focused on protecting Ohio families, the Attorney General’s Office knows diversity is our strength. Office leaders make it a priority to incorporate diversity and foster inclusion in all levels of our office. To learn more about our Diversity and Inclusion at the AGO, click here!
Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.
The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.
AGO# 22-03-037
Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test
In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.).
Salary : $18 - $20
