SENIOR CLERK TRANSCRIBER (A9)
Career Family: CLERK TRANSCRIBER -
To land Senior Clerk Transcriber in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
The one gate is 1 year of relevant experience. The FY 2027 range lands between $39,358 and $56,481, and state payroll currently lists about 20 people in the title, led by Labor.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Senior Clerk Transcriber appears on the State payroll at 5 departments, most of them at Department of Labor.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Labor | 9 |
| Department of Law & Public Safety | 7 |
| Department of Human Services | 2 |
| New Jersey State Parole Board | 1 |
| Department of Children and Families | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 20 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $54,571. The agencies employing the most are:
- Labor (9)
- Law and Public Safety (7)
- Human Services (2)
- State Parole Board (1)
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 general supervision of a Principal Clerk Transcriber or other supervisory official, transcribes dictation from recording equipment and/or takes the lead in a very small transcribing clerical unit; does related work as required.
Examples of work
- Does moderately complex work involved in transcribing dictation containing detailed legal, medical, and/or technical terminology using recording equipment.
- Types stock letters and independently makes changes to fit various situations; types confidential and other correspondence as required.
- Types monthly reports.
- Types portions of the annual budget.
- Cuts stencils.
- Operates commonly used office machines including manual and electric typewriters, duplicating machines, and adding machines.
- Prepares factual reports, and maintains essential records and files.
- Assists with the training of new clerical employees.
- 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.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in the transcription of dictation using recording equipment.
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 the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the operation of recording devices and of the taking and transcribing of dictation using such equipment. Knowledge of legal, medical, and/or other specialized terminology. Knowledge of modern office methods, practices, routines, machines, and equipment. Ability to do difficult and complicated typing work with speed, accuracy, and neatness. Ability to decide independently changes to be made in stock letters. Ability to proofread typed copy. Ability to use good English, to spell correctly, and to compose routine business letters. Ability to properly use and care for manual and electric typewriters, duplicating machines, and recording equipment. 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, or 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 definition and 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. NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills. - Bilingual in Spanish and English SPECIAL SKILL Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. Successful completion of a clerical training program with a minimum of 700 classroom training hours or 30 semester hour credits in secretarial science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the experience indicated above. Coursework must include typing skills, methods, and procedures; other courses may include, but not be limited to, office procedures, word processing, and business English. SC3510N/AA0610 MonthSC3510N/AA09-Bilingual In Spanish & EnglishSC3510N/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. 05/05/1994