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Overview

SUMMARY
Writes, types, or enters information into computer. Prepares correspondence, receipts, checks or other documents. Copies information from one record to another. Performs routine clerical and typing tasks involved in processing varied office materials such as emails, forms, letters, and envelopes. Verifies information for accuracy and completeness against existing records. Transfers information to records or ledgers. Greets callers and assists with general inquiries or complaints. Answers telephone and takes messages.


Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)


EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
An additional one (1) year experience in a related field


LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, comprehend instructions, and write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to citizens, vendors, and other employees of the organization.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply high school level mathematical skills.


COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of accounting software, database software, internet software, inventory software, order processing systems, payroll systems, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.


REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
A driver’s license is required. An applicant/employee must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must have the ability to operate standard office machines and computers. Must have good working knowledge of the basic principles of filing. Must have the ability to deal professionally and pleasantly with the public.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.


WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

 

Candidates wishing to be considered should send their resume to:   election-commission@cherokee.org

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