Clerk IV

at  Columbia County GA

POSITION SUMMARY

The work of this position involves clerical and record keeping duties of the Probate Court. The incumbent in the position is primarily responsible for entering traffic citations from the Georgia Department of Public Safety, the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Georgia Public Service Commission into the computer. The position also transfers traffic citations issued by the Sheriff’s Department to the Probate Court on computer.
Work is performed in an office environment. Physical demands include intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, stretching, and lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or the ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Court system procedures.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Traffic Codes and penalties for traffic offenses.
• Skill communicating both in writing and orally.
• Skill maintaining accurate information and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate office equipment including personal computer, copier, fax machine, typewriter, calculator and various other equipment.
• Ability to expedite processes while maintaining accuracy levels is required.
• Ability to deal with the general public in a professional and courteous manner.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or the ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license.
A combination of education and/or work experience may be substituted for minimum requirements.

• Enters all traffic citations from the Georgia Department of Public Safety, the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Georgia Public Service Commission into the computer system.
• Transfers traffic citations issued and enters by the Sheriff’s Department to the Probate Court on computer.
• Verifies that all information contained on citations is correct. Verifying that correct code section (Official State Code of Georgia) has been shown on citation.
• Enters disposition of all traffic cases into computer, shows the amount of fines, court dates and related penalties.
• Prepares diskette and back up for all work with traffic cases and dispositions for transmittal to the Georgia Department of Public Safety, where the information transmitted to the Department of Public Safety will be placed on permanent driver’s record of individuals and may result in driver’s license suspension.
• Verifies all computer information to actual paper copies of citations.
• Verifies computer entries to end of month financial reports.
• Files completed citations each month.
• Assists with Traffic Court, provides services to customers at counter, and assists customers on the telephone.
• Performs other duties as assigned