Poughkeepsie, NY3 days ago
Works with members of the public to gather or provide information concerning a program; prepares and processes records relating to such transactions, including applications, routine correspondence and database administration; Gather, collates, and summarizes information concerning a unit's programs or activities; Prepares, receives, reviews, and verifies documents; Performs data entry to open and close files; Contacts other agencies and departments to gather routine information or to explain routine requirements for unit programs; Screens and assembles specifically identified records and files for storage or disposal in accordance with established records control schedules; Maintain property and equipment records, conducts physical inventories; Prepares vouchers and reviews information for correctness and to ensure that funds are available for payment; Assists in organizing program functions such as registration by gathering information, making arrangements and reservations, assembling informational packages, etc. Knowledge of the rules and procedures of programs necessary to process work independently and assist the public; Knowledge of office practices necessary for interacting with staff and the public, processing work flow, and filing and retrieving information; Knowledge of software packages for word processing to produce memos and letters, and database management and spreadsheets to compile and produce lists; Knowledge of computational skills to process and reconcile vouchers, perform cashiering duties, maintain inventories and keep records of program activities; Skill in operating office equipment to produce work accurately and efficiently; Ability to interact with a variety of people for the purpose of exchanging information concerning programs; Ability to organize, maintain and extrapolate information from records; Personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of the position; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position (in some positions, may be required to transport objects/equipment weighing up to 45 pounds).