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Company Name : Tompkins County
Location : Tompkins County, NY
Position : WIC CLERK

Job Description : WIC CLERK

SALARY: $20.54/HR – Hire Rate; $22.31/HR – Work Rate

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-Time

ISSUE DATE: 02/24/22

THE FINAL DATE TO FILE APPLICATIONS: 03/25/22

DATE THAT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM POSTING: 03/26/22

RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of Tompkins County or one of the six adjoining counties (Cayuga,
Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga) for at least one month immediately preceding the date of application and maintain
residency. For Examinations: The eligible list resulting from the examination will be established in accordance with the final
earned numerical ratings of passing candidates regardless of residence. A municipality or district may exercise its right under
section 23-4-a. of Civil Service Law to request a certification of eligible candidates who have been residents of that municipality
or district for at least one month prior to appointment. After the names of residents have been exhausted, Tompkins County must
then certify the names of non-residents on the list.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND at least one (1) year of full-time paid (or
its part-time equivalent) office clerical experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS

Appointees must possess a valid New York State Driver’s license at the time of application and maintain such license for the
duration of employment.

Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for assisting participants in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program of the Tompkins
County Health Department. The employee performs a variety of clerical duties in support of the nutrition staff in the delivery of
participant centered services. The work involves direct contact with participants and nutrition staff. An employee in this class
performs required tasks in accordance with local agency written polies, New York State policies, and USDA regulations. Detailed
instructions are given at the beginning of new assignments. Direct supervision is received from an administrative superior and
work performance is reviewed through observation and execution Supervision is not a responsibility of this position. Does related
work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Use a standard keyboard and computer screen to enter and retrieve pertinent data from the WIC Statewide Information
Systems (NYWIC);
Acts as receptionist utilizing professionalism in retrieving phone calls, answering inquiries about the program,
scheduling appointments, marking participants on site for their appointment and monitor participants in the clinic waiting
room;
Accepts applications and performs applicant prescreening to determine categorical, residential and income eligibility for
the program;
Orientates new participants about the WIC program including enrollment timeframes, use of WIC benefits, how to use
the eWIC benefit card and the WIC acceptable foods card in accordance with WIC program policies;
Obtains financial, medical information and assists participants in completing appropriate forms;Assists in collecting anthropometric (height and weight) measurements as a part of the certification process;May perform finger stick blood collection, after training on this procedure for hemoglobin screening;Travels to WIC satellite clinic locations and assists with set-up and breaks down of NYWIC computer equipment and

other clinic supplies;
Provides referrals to health and public assistance programs as needed;Promotes breastfeeding as the preferred method of infant feeding;Documents pertinent information in a clear, concise manner with in NYWIC notes;May assist in the preparation of various reports and quality assurance activities;Conduct periodic review of participant records for lapse in appointments in accordance with WIC program policies;Assist in setting up the NYWIC clinic schedule and text reminder system to remind participants of their appointments;Conduct monthly inventory of NYWIC computer supplies, clinic and office supplies;Assists in the nutrition operations of WIC clinics including basic nutrition visits, group sessions, and the ability to

authorize WIC benefits prescribed by the CPA/QN when no food package changes are needed and upon completion of
required WIC training modules;
Assists in training new employees in the specialized clerical work of the program;Attends all NYDOH sponsored trainings along with local agency and sponsoring agency trainings as required;Participates in public health preparedness activities as trained and assigned;Performs related work as assigned by Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of basic arithmetic functions;Working knowledge of record keeping, filing and clerical techniques;Basic computer skills, including the ability to use departmental and state computer software programs;Ability to interpret and apply information related to WIC policies and procedures;Ability to maintain records using simple alphabetical or numerical filing system and calculations for financial eligibility;Ability to perform close detail work involving considerable visual effort and strain;Ability to establish effective working relationships with health professionals, program participants and community

agencies;
Ability to interpret WIC program goals and encourage behavioral changes to achieve these goals;Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others, both orally and in writing;The employee’s physical condition shall be commensurate with the demands of the position.

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Created: 07/2010
FURTHER INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Falsification of any part of the “Application for Employment” will result in disqualification.

Accepted candidates will be notified when and where to appear for the examination. If you do not receive your notice to appear at least three days before the
date of the written examination, call Tompkins County Department of Human Resources at 274-5526. If an application is disapproved, due notice will be
sent. This department does not make formal acknowledgment of the receipt of an application or take responsibility for non-delivery or postal delay.

Applicants must answer every question on the application form and make sure that the application is complete in all respects. Incomplete applications will
be disapproved.

ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL, VETERANS OR DISABLED VETERANS desiring to claim additional credit will request the Veterans Credits
application form, at any time between the date of application for examination(s) and the date of the establishment of the resulting eligible list. You must
meet the requirements set by NYS for these credits and they may be used only once. YOU MAY NOT CLAIM ADDITIONAL CREDITS AFTER THE
ELIGIBLE LIST HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. IT IS THE CANDIDATE’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST THE VETERANS CREDIT
APPLICATION FORMS AND TO SUBMIT THESE FORMS AND ANY SUPPORTING PAPERWORK BEFORE THE ELIGIBLE LIST IS
ESTABLISHED.
Tompkins County’s written examinations are prepared and rated by the New York State Department of Civil Service in accordance with Section 23-2 of
Civil Service Law. The provisions of the New York State Civil Service Rules and Regulations, which deal with the rating and review of the examinations
apply.

The duration of the eligible lists may be fixed for a minimum of one and a maximum of four years and may be extended beyond four years if there has been
a restriction against the filling of vacancies in that title.
The candidates must complete a separate “Application for Employment” for each open-competitive and/or promotional examination that the candidate is
eligible to take.

All experience required meeting the acceptable training and experience is full-time experience. (Part-time experience will be credited on a prorated basis).

Appointment from an eligible list must be made from the top three candidates willing to accept the appointment.

Tompkins County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of its efforts to provide employment opportunities to the physically handicapped, Tompkins
County Civil Service has adopted a rule permitting the employment of qualified physically handicapped persons without competitive examination (pursuant
to Section 55 of Civil Service Law). If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position and wish to know more about this rule, please contact the
Tompkins County Department of Human Resources Office.

Unless otherwise notified, candidates are permitted to use quiet, hand-held, and solar or battery powered calculators. Devices with Typewriter Keyboards,
Spell Checkers, Personal Digital Assistants, Address Books, Language Translators, Dictionaries or any similar devices are prohibited. You may not bring
books or other reference materials.

CROSS-FILING – APPLYING FOR CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS IN MULTIPLE JURISDICTIONS WHEN EXAMINATIONS ARE
SCHEDULED ON THE SAME DATE: When applying for examinations across multiple jurisdictions – all of which are scheduled on the same day – you
must submit a Tompkins County Cross-Filing Form. This form must be submitted no later than 4:30 PM on the final filing date of the examination. On this
form, list each examination that you are taking and then tell us where you would like to sit. The purpose is to ensure that all of the test materials for the
various examinations that you are taking will be available in one location. If you do not provide the cross-filing form to us by the final filing date, we cannot
ensure that we can accommodate your desire to cross-file. If any of the examinations are State level examinations, you must sit at the State test center. You
will still need to complete the Tompkins County cross-filing form. If sitting at the State site, the State will notify you of when and where to report for your
examination(s) and you should bring all admittance letters to the State site. If you are not taking a State examination, bring all admittance letters to your
chosen testing site. If you have any question please call Tompkins County Department of Human Resources Department (607) 274-5526. The Cross File
form is located at http://www.tompkins-co.org/personnel/CivilSrvForms/index.html

FOR RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS: If special arrangements for testing are required, please indicate this on
your application.

ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR POSITIONS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BOCES GOVERNED BY TOMPKINS COUNTY
CIVIL SERVICE MAY HAVE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL REQUIREMENT. PER CHAPTER 180 OF THE LAWS OF 2000, AND BY
REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION, TO BE EMPLOYED IN A POSITION DESIGNATED BY A SCHOOL
DISTRICT OR BOCES AS INVOLVING DIRECT CONTACT WITH STUDENTS, A CLEARANCE FOR EMPLOYMENT FROM THE
STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IS REQUIRED.
In conformance with Section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duties shall be entitled to receive
an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are
qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duties in this municipality, please inform this
office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the
application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has
been established.⒝

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which will
include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment. Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in
disqualification.

TOMPKINS COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT, 125 EAST COURT STREET, ITHACA, NY 14850

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