I have never come across the job title of 'technical clerk' - What are the duties involved with such a role?
To tell you the truth, I don't think I knew such a position existed until a few months ago, but this is the ad I responded to...
Technical Clerk, 2nd Class
Shift 1st
Number of Openings 4
Security Clearance No Clearance
Job Description General clerical support for all programs within Engineering, to include:
Data processing and input into mainframe database environment, Oracle Content Databases, Access, Excel, Word, etc. This is in support of Design, Engineering Configuration Management and Contract products/documentation.
In addition to being in an office environment, must also be able to work in a production environment (requiring Personal Protective Equipment-PPE), in a remote office in the shipyard, to deliver computer based engineering products to various customers (Navy and Production).
Other General clerical duties include copying, filing, faxing, burning CDs, and distribution of data.
Required Education/Training High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience Experience in, and understanding of Design Engineering and Configuration products is very helpful but not necessary (will train).
Proficient in MS Office software and the ability to perform general clerical functions.
Good verbal and communication skills.
Previous administrative experience highly preferred.
Unique/Additional Requirements Knowledge of change processes and work order systems a plus.
Familiarity with mainframe systems and computer applications such as Word, Excel and Access are required.
