General Clerk jobs in Somerset, NJ

This position is responsible for assisting the public with accessing public documents maintained by the Clerk in the Records Room. This position is responsible for maintaining land records, maps, and other historical data. Other clerical duties include but are not limited to the indexing and proofing and maintenance of land records. Position involves interaction with the public, attorneys, title abstractors to aid and answer questions.

For detailed information about the position please visit the New Jersey Civil Service Commission website and review the job specification: https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/01245.htm

Hunterdon County offers excellent health and dental benefits, paid leave, paid holidays, and this position is eligible for participation in the New Jersey State Retirement Systems.

To Apply: Please submit a County Employment Application which must include a Resume & Cover Letter:

https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/389/County-of-Hunterdon-Application-for-Employment-PDF

Send to: Hunterdon County Human Resources, 71 Main Street, PO Box 2900, Flemington NJ 08822

An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination pursuant to Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act as amended by the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972 and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and all other applicable state or federal laws. Under no circumstances will the County discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, civil union status, atypical heredity, cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability (including AIDS or HIV infection), pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, liability for service in the United States Armed Forces, gender identity or expression, and/or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

The County will ensure that personnel decisions are made in accordance with principles of Equal Employment Opportunity by imposing only nondiscriminatory job requirements. The County will not discriminate with regard to any term, condition or privilege of employment, including compensation. Employer-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreation programs will be administered without discrimination. The County has an Affirmative Action Officer ("AAO"), who is assigned overall responsibility of the Affirmative Action Program. Any employee or applicant with a question or grievance should contact the Affirmative Action Officer: Catherine Kopec, Director of Human Resources at 908-788-1114

*This position is covered by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission and all initial appointments are noncompetitive, examined via a 90-day working test period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Flemington, NJ 08822: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person