NY1497774 Water Authority Laboratory Clerk. Full time for the Mohawk Valley Water Authority in Utica, NY. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This work involves responsibility for receiving and accurately maintaining the chain of custody, records and reports for samples received by the Mohawk Valley Water Authority's Water Quality Laboratory. The incumbent is often the initial contact person for the laboratory, handling phone calls and in-person visits to the laboratory. The work is performed under the supervision of the department head, with general leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision of others is not a function of this class. The incumbent performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)

Receives samples, maintains the sample chain of custody and enters sample information data into a computerized system;

Receives samples, maintains the sample chain of custody and enters sample information data into a computerized system;

Communicates with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, takes orders, and addresses water quality complaints;

Communicates with persons outside of the laboratory organization and represents the Water Quality Laboratory to customers, the public, government employees, and other external sources through person-to-person exchange, writing, telephone and/or e-mail;

Performs administrative activities and day-to-day administrative tasks, such as maintaining information files, processing paperwork, answering phones, directing calls, and taking messages concerning laboratory business;

Searches and retrieves data from computerized records, and produces a variety of printouts, letters and forms as requested by technical staff;

Collects payments for laboratory services and Water Authority permits;

Compiles, copies, sorts, and files records of laboratory activities and business transactions.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of record keeping and data processing; working knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment; ability to maintain accuracy in processing data using a computer keyboard; ability to operate and to utilize common computer office software programs; ability to methodically organize files and records; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to understand and communicate effectively, both orally and in written form; ability to locate documents in computer files and to keep accurate records; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others; tact and courtesy

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(A) Possession of Associate's degree; OR

(B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND two (2) years of clerical experience in an office setting involving in-person customer interaction while maintaining accounts and computerized records.

NOTE: : Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. This is a competitive class civil service position. In order to maintain employment, appointee must take the examination, when announced, and be reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list(s), when established, in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Pay: $17.21 - $19.12 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Paid time off, Retirement plan, Vision insurance

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