PRINCIPAL ENGINEERING CLERK

 

DEFINITION


 Under  direction, performs highly responsible and varied clerical
 work  involved in the completion, checking, and transcription  of
 records  used  in  an engineering unit and exercises  independent
 judgment and/or has charge of a small engineering clerical  unit;
 does related work as required.

 NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
 illustrative  purposes only.  A particular  position  using  this
 title   may   not  perform  all  duties  listed   in   this   job
 specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the  job  may
 not be listed.

 
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


 Organizes assigned work and develops effective work methods.

 Prepares specifications and plans for local improvements  showing
 type  of  improvement,  quantities,  properties,  and  assessable
 frontage.

 Prepares cost sheets of local improvements.

 Interviews  persons at the office and schedules appointments  for
 engineers.

 Supervises the work of clerks and/or engineering clerks.

 Prepares requisitions for materials.

 Compiles data and statistics.

 Prepares reports.

 Establishes and maintains essential records and files.

 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used
 by  the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

      Three (3) years of experience in clerical work.

      LICENSE:

       Appointees  will be required to possess a driver's  license
 valid  in  New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle,  rather
 than   employee  mobility, is necessary to perform the  essential
 duties of the  position.



 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge  of  modern  office methods, practices,  routines,  and
 equipment.

 Knowledge  of  procedures used to compile and check  records  and
 plans.

 Ability to comprehend established routines and regulations and to
 apply  them  to  specific situations in accord  with  established
 procedures.

 Ability to maintain essential records and files.

 Ability to prepare requisitions, cost sheets, and other documents
 and forms used by the agency.

 Ability to compile, check, and transcribe records and plans.

 Ability  prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative  reports
 containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

 Ability  to  learn to utilize various types of electronic  and/or
 manual  recording  and information systems used  by  the  agency,
 office, or related units.

 Ability  to  read,  write, speak, understand, or  communicate  in
 English  sufficiently  to perform the duties  of  this  position.
 American   Sign  Language or Braille may also  be  considered  as
 acceptable forms of  communication.

 Persons  with  mental or physical disabilities  are  eligible  as
 long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   If
 the   accommodation  cannot be made because it  would  cause  the
 employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: LG-02806              CAH/hw                2/11/97

 This job specification is for local government use only.