Key Boarding Clerk I
4H Extension Services
Salary Range $31,000 - $34,667
Temporary Appointment; may lead to permanent

Duties:  Reports to the Department of Planning, Tourism & Community Affairs Department Head.  Under close supervision by Agricultural agents within the division, performs routine, repetitive clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; maintains multiple records and files; does other related duties as required.  The primary focus of work is agriculturally related, and includes responsibilities related to water certifications, pesticide resources, farmer vehicle tags and other agricultural services. 

Requirements:  Ability to use the computer, phone, and typewriter.  Ability to follow oral and written directions in a timely and accurate manner.  Ability to communicate with the public effectively and professionally, including the farming community and Master Gardener volunteers.  Knowledge of modern office methods includes experience with email and Microsoft Office products.  Experience with Adobe Design Sute a plus.  Good organizational and analytical skills.  Excellent grammar and proof-reading skills necessary.  Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English proficiently to perform the duties of the position.  Possession of a New Jersey driver's license.

Hours:  Typical works shifts are 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.  Shifts include a 1-hour unpaid meal break.  Flexibility to work some nights and weekends on an as-needed basis preferred.  May include work outside of the office at remote locations within the county.

Note:  Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a physical fitness screenings and criminal background checks.  This position is subject to a typing examination in which candidates will be required to demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding or typing 40 net words per minute.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and work history to:
Cumberland County Department of Personnel
HR@co.cumberland.nj.us

Posting open until filled.

The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer.  We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breast feeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).  Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Serbice Commission.