SHOP CLERK

Job Title

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Solid Waste.

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs specialized clerical work in support of a maintenance shop. Examples of essential duties include:

• Keeping, updating, and maintaining the facility office and personnel records including time sheets, payroll, and attendance.
• Updating and maintaining records of materials, supplies, and equipment used by the facility. Preparing and compiling reports of material and equipment usage and job costs.
• Keeping records of operation and maintenance costs for the facility vehicles and equipment. Maintaining inventory of equipment parts and scheduling maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Preparing and processing requisitions for materials and supplies. Maintaining petty cash fund and making purchases as needed.
• Receiving, logging, and responding to telephone inquiries, complaints, and requests for service.
• Operating office machinery such as mimeograph machines, photocopiers, fax machines, and calculators.
• Monitoring alarm systems and dispatching crews to respond to calls for service and emergencies.

Performs occasional light typing or word processing, and codes, enters, and retrieves information using data entry devices. Operates small yard equipment to load, unload, or move materials and supplies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate high school equivalency PLUS one year of general clerical experience. (Additional experience as described in the essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)

Knowledge, skills, and abilities (entry level): Knowledge of office procedures and filing systems. Skill in operation of office machinery as listed in essential duties. Ability to communicate orally. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and documents. Ability to answer routine inquiries and to properly direct visitors, mail, or telephone calls. Ability to maintain files. Ability to follow County and Department rules and regulations. Ability to learn automated office systems. Ability to follow directions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to concentrate on tasks in a distracting environment. Ability to operate yard equipment.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities (full performance): Knowledge of County rules and departmental regulations and procedures. Ability to process information according to established guidelines. Ability to operate automated office systems. Ability to effectively deal with the public.

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant\'s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education will result in your application not being considered. Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application.

Conditions of Employment

The work among positions in this class varies, but most often involves frequent walking and standing, and some lifting and carrying of objects of moderate to heavy weight. Some duties involve exposure to adverse weather conditions. The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites. Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time, merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female, and disabled applicants. Smoke free workplace: All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Drug free workplace: Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary: Annual salary review - step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance. General increases - cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated. Longevity increases - in accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program: Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance: Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance: Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee\'s annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement: Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees\' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave: Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Personal Leave

Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union: Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit: Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance: 70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation: Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer: This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.