According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses. | 94% |
| Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment. | 94% |
| Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents. | 92% |
| Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members. | 92% |
| Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms. | 91% |
| Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings. | 91% |
| Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees. | 91% |
| Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts. | 91% |
| Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations. | 91% |
| Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information. | 90% |
| Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures. | 90% |
| Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results. | 90% |
| Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed. | 89% |
| Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines. | 89% |
| Code information on license applications for entry into computers. | 88% |
| Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings. | 88% |
| Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses. | 87% |
| Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration. | 87% |
| Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations. | 86% |
| Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court. | 84% |
| Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments. | 83% |
| Instruct parties about timing of court appearances. | 81% |
| Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices. | 81% |
| Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions. | 80% |
| Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary. | 78% |
| Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens. | 75% |
| Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts. | 75% |
