LABORER 1/CLERK 2
 
LABORER 1 
 
DEFINITION:

Under supervision, performs varied types of manual and unskilled
laboring work, and may drive a truck in connection with laboring work 
on occasion; does other related duties as required.

NOTE:  The 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 

Loads, lifts, and moves supplies, furniture, and equipment.

Digs trenches and does manual grading.

Cleans incinerators.

Collects rubbish and other refuse.

Cuts grass.

Trims hedges.

Waters lawns, flowers, and vegetable beds.

Loads and unloads trucks.

Shovels snow.

Whitewashes walls.

Shovels gravel and sand.

Mixes cement and mortar.

Places forms used in concrete work.

Performs cold patching.

Cleans up underbrush, foliage, vines, and weeds.

Cuts down trees.

Digs out stumps of trees, and digs out and destroys poisonous 
vines, weeds and undergrowth.

Learns to operate construction and/or maintenance equipment.

May learn to operate a pneumatic drill.

May learn to operate and make minor repairs to street, road, 
and related public works equipment. 
 
May rake asphalt mixtures used in paving to proper thickness 
and grade.

May distribute asphalt mixtures to eliminate hollows and high 
spots in the surface under the construction or repair.

May patch joints and edges of pavement with asphalt cement.

May tamp and smooth asphalt pavement.

May operate and maintain asphalt heating kettle.

May assist in the repair and maintenance of zoo displays and 
structures.

May perform the routine work involved in painting of interior 
and exterior zoo displays.

May handle, when required, animals as necessary in performing
routine maintenance and repair of zoo displays and structures.

Cleans sludge beds.

Sweeps streets and sidewalks.

Cleans sewers.

Pries and hammers apart sections of wall and roof.

Loads debris into truck for removal.

Sorts, piles, and cleans salvageable brick, stone, lumber, and 
metal work.
 
Under direction, may learn to make routine repairs to valves,
fittings, pipe sections or other equipment used in the area of 
assignment.

Occasionally drives trucks.

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

REQUIREMENTS

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 essential duties of the position.

Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's
License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type
of vehicle being operated.

NOTE:  The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the
required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and
type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the methods, materials and supplies used to perform
varied types of manual and unskilled tasks.

Ability to perform manual tasks either alone or as a member of a group.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods of time 
under varying temperatures and climatic conditions.

Ability to follow prescribed instructions.

Ability to learn to use the tools and equipment needed to perform routine, 
unskilled labor tasks.

Ability to follow safety precautions in the operation of assigned tools and 
equipment.

Ability 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, understand and 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 essential functions of the job with or without 
reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be made
because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons 
may not be eligible.

CODE:  02448    10/08/2011

This job specification is for local government use only.

CLERK 2

DEFINITION:

Under limited supervision, performs clerical work involving the processing 
of documents in a variety of functions; performs moderately complex and 
non-routine clerical work; may provide guidance and assistance to other 
staff; does other related duties as required.      

NOTE:  Incumbents may be required to utilize keyboard equipment to input 
and/or retrieve information on a computer console, typewriter or other key 
entry device used by the agency.  Keyboarding/typing duties may or may 
not be assigned depending on the needs of the employing agency.  
Incumbents are not expected to perform keyboarding/typing tasks with the 
speed and accuracy required of a Keyboarding Clerk.   

NOTE: The 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.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Positions in this title perform clerical work requiring experience and familiarity 
with the organization's procedures and rules and may involve the limited exercise 
of independent judgment. Work is performed with considerable independence 
and is reviewed upon completion.  

Positions reside in various local government departments/agencies and 
may perform clerical tasks specific in County or Municipal department/agency 
(e.g. municipal courts, libraries, election offices, tax collection/assessment, 
code enforcement, administrative or personnel offices, hospitals, recreation 
offices, and other regulatory agencies.)    
   
EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Receives, screens, reviews and verifies documents.  

Reviews and checks assigned reports, applications, and other documents 
for corrections and completeness; refers problems to supervisor for resolution.

Provides guidance and assistance to staff.   

Opens, time stamps, sorts, numbers, and distributes mail.
 
Maintains prepared mailing lists.
 
Sorts, indexes, and files checks, cash stubs, vouchers, requisitions 
and other materials numerically, alphabetically, or according to other 
predetermined classification, and maintains such files.

Receives applications, documents, forms and fees; screens, sorts 
and assembles this information for further processing.  

May wrap packages for shipment by mail or express.

Assembles materials for distribution.

Hand stamps letters, papers, and other documents.

Fills in and checks form letters, circulars, and forms as directed.

Compiles information and/or numerical data.  

Provides information in person and over the telephone.  

May enter and/or retrieve information on a computer terminal.  

May occasionally perform keyboarding/typing duties, but not as the 
primary function of the position.  

May assist in requisitioning, storing, and distributing office supplies.

May assist in preparing and verifying payrolls and makes simple 
arithmetic calculations.

Schedules administrative proceedings; may process requests for 
scheduling changes.

Receives, logs in and reviews permit applications for completeness and 
accuracy; issues permits for construction, repair, installation, and demolition 
operations.  

Coordinates the scheduling of various activities for a park, recreational site, 
school district or other government entity.   

May transfer information onto forms, form letters, cards, envelopes, labels, 
charts and transmittals.

When assigned to a court, prepares the docket (or schedule) of cases to 
be called and contact witnesses, attorneys, and other parties to collect or 
provide information; calls court to order, administers oaths to jurors, witnesses, 
court officers and others, announces postponements, and adjourns court; 
assists the judge both on the bench and in the chambers.   

When assigned to a tax office, computes and records tax payments.

When assigned to a finance or tax office, performs specialized clerical 
work involving the preparation and maintenance of assessment rolls and 
records.  

When assigned personnel duties, processes personnel action forms, 
maintains personnel records and gathers sensitive or confidential information 
or data.  

When assigned to a hospital, health care, or long-term care facility, may 
interview patients or others to obtain admission information; performs other 
clerical functions involving the admission of patients.    

Prepares routine reports or assists in the preparation of reports by gathering 
data, tabulating results, and/or preparing simple charts.  

Operates various types of office and mail processing machines such as a 
keyboard equipment, calculators, computer printers, sorter, photo-copier, 
fax machine, stamping machine, labeling machine, etc.; may perform simple 
maintenance tasks such as adding toner, paper or changing ribbons.  

Maintains records and files.

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

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year 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 essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of office routines, equipment, and practices.  

Ability to comprehend established office routines and department regulations.

Ability to organize assigned clerical work and develop effective work methods.

Ability to provide guidance and assistance to staff.  

Ability to make simple arithmetic calculations and tabulations.

Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.

Ability to perform tasks accurately within prescribed time frames.  

Ability to work effectively with associates, superior officials, and members 
of the public concerned with the work of the department.

Ability to sort, index, file, and pull varied types of materials using an 
established filing system.

Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on office machines and 
other equipment.

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

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English 
sufficiently to perform 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 essential functions of the job with or without reasonable 
accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be made because it 
would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be 
eligible.

CODE:  03247	 MER         03/26/2011

This job specification is for local government use only.

DUAL TITLE CODE:  05491