CLERK TYPIST (Code 23231)
Clerk Typist is a non-competitive state civil service title, so there is no ranked exam. You qualify by meeting the stated education and experience.
Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $39,358 to $56,481, and state payroll currently lists about 250 people in the title, led by Children and Families.
How to apply
This title is not filled by examination — agencies appoint directly.
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Clerk Typist appears on the State payroll at 21 departments, most of them at Department of Children and Families.
State departments
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State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 250 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $42,990. The agencies employing the most are:
- Children and Families (91)
- Office of the Public Defender (59)
- Corrections (13)
- Labor (12)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under supervision types and also performs routine, repetitive, clerical work of a varied nature; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Types technical, scientific, financial, statistical, and other statements, reports, certificates, correspondence, memoranda, payrolls, vouchers, purchase orders, charts, forms, tabulations, bills, warrants, contracts, specifications, case records, manuscripts, and legal documents from copy, records, cylinders, tapes, Dictaphone, and/or Ediphone machine. Types master sheets for use in duplicating machines. Cuts stencils. Checks and compares finished copy. Composes and types simple correspondence. Prepares and keeps records. Addresses, stamps, and mails department correspondence. Operates numbering, time, stamping, and dating machines. Hand stamps letters, papers, and other documents, and sorts and files, cards, letters, forms, and other documents. Fills in and checks form letters, circular letters, and forms. Gives information according to department regulations in person and by telephone. Answers the telephone and takes messages accurately. Maintains mailing lists. Assists in locating and compiling data for reports. Compiles and tabulates simple numerical data. In State government, Department of Law and Public Safety, may type labels for specimens, samples, or evidence. In State government, Department of Law and Public Safety, maintains records of evidence receipt, verification, and recording. In State government, Department of Law and Public Safety, may type laboratory records reflecting the storage of evidence. Operates office machines and equipment, including manual, and electric typewriters, commonly used duplicating machines, and adding machines as required. Maintains essential 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.
License
Appointee 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, skills and abilities
Knowledge of office methods, practices, routines, and equipment. Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations. Ability to do typing from varied types of copy. Ability to use and care for office machines and equipment, manual and electric typewriters, duplicating machines, and adding machines. Ability to maintain records and files. 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, 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 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. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range
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. SN3507N/AA0910 Month SN3507N/AA09-Bilingual In Spanish And EnglishSN3507N/AA09- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 08/29/06