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Clerk Advanced Puller

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list. 


The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Public Health, Bureau of Health Statistics is seeking a Clerk Advanced to join our team! 

This position purpose is to search and print certified copies of vital records in Iowa.

The duties of this position include: 

  • Search and identify the correct vital records using the Iowa Vital Event System • Print certified copies of the correct vital record being requested 
  • Retype vital record information into Word document 
  • Operate a microfilm system to find older vital record microfilm images
  • Use an imaging software to prepare vital record images to be printed 
  • Maintain an accurate inventory of all certified copy paper assigned to staff


Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
  • Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
  • Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
  • Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
  • Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs. 

For additional information on benefits click here.

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Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. 

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

Requirements

*083 Typing Score of 40 or greater (40-49 WPM):
Information about typing tests and scores related to State of Iowa employment can be found at: https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/state-employment/typing-test-information

Qualifications

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

  1. Experience equal to one year of full-time clerical office or closely related work.
  2. A total of one year of education and/or experience (as described in number one), where one month of accredited post-high school course work in a secretarial, business, or closely related program equals one month of full-time experience.
  3. A total of one year of education and/or experience (as described in number one), where 30 semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
  4. A total of one year of education and/or experience (as described in numbers one through three), where certification from the state of Iowa Administrative Assistant Certificate Program equals six months of full-time experience.
  5. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of six months of full-time work as a Clerk.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

***Please Note: If you do not have a test, you may schedule a time with IowaWorks locations across the state, schools and other places to take tests.  We are temporarily allowing ONLINE tests. Many free and reliable tests can be found by searching online.  A site that has been popular amongst applicantsis speedtypingonline.com. You may also use typing.com or typingtest.com. The test can be accepted if it is witnessed by another person and it has met the requirements/guidelines on the document submitted.  

These guidelines must be met and need to be on the typing document you submit:

  • Gross number of words typed in a five minute timed test
  • Number of errors
  • Net words per minute (one point deduction for each error)
  • Your name and date must be on the document submitted to this office.
  • And it must be signed off by a witness or another person not just from the typing website's electronic signature. 
  • You may attach the document to the online application.
Date Posted
03/26/2025
Job Reference
25-02638
Organization
400 Health & Human Services - Public Health
Location
Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA 50301
Category
Administrative
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