Clerk 2

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AGO#\: 25-07-125

Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:

Criminal history

Driving record

Taxes

Drug Test

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The Collections Enforcement section is currently seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual with a passion for public service to fill a Clerk 2 position. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The position will be headquartered in any of our offices around the State of Ohio\: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, or Boardman.

The Clerk 2 will perform a variety of clerical tasks in support of other section staff. The duties for these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Answers telephone, takes messages and/or refers calls
• Greets and assists visitors with general information
• Picks up, opens, date stamps, sorts, distributes and/or sends out mail and other correspondence; date stamps and records all incoming checks
• Types various materials
• Completes routine forms
• Operates video display terminal to enter and retrieve data; operates word processing equipment and/or personal computer
• Makes copies
• Counts, alphabetizes, separates, collates, codes, sorts and distributes materials
• Processes financial and/or budgetary statements, purchase orders and/or billings
• Uses computer to maintain files by creating, consolidating, or purging files
• Researches computer files for data or information requested; makes corrections to filed data; logs and codes data
• Performs other related duties as assigned

The Ohio Attorney General's Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio's past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state's future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

High School Diploma; 4 months training or 4 months experience in office practices and procedures; 3 months training or 3 months experience in use of personal computer; 3 months training or 3 months experience in customer service. 

-Or 4 months experience as a Clerk 1, 12111AG.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills\: clerical and data entry, attention to detail, customer focus, priority setting, teamwork, and verbal communication