Assists staff, students, and parents in a school building. Answers phones, takes messages, transcribes from or types from rough copy, reports, letters, tabulations, vouchers, various legal documents, etc. Uses electric typewriter, or any type of computerized equipment with a word processing function to complete typing duties. Posts simple and routine data to various departmental records and compiles and types reports based on tabulations of posted data and simple arithmetical computations. Receives and screens applications, vouchers or other forms for accuracy of content and compliance with procedural and regulatory requirements. Sorts, indexes and file documents, reports, vouchers, correspondence and other material. Gives routine information regarding departmental procedures, and types routine letters or form letters to answer written inquiries. Type data on forms, departmental records. Checks and proofreads typed copy. Opens, sorts and distributes mail; may collect and credit bills. May act as a receptionist, directing callers to proper person or office and giving information of a routine nature. May operate a variety of office equipment. Other duties as assigned.
Must currently hold permanent status in the title to be eligible for transfer consideration.
Applicants who do not hold permanent status in the title must be eligible to take the next Typist 1 exam offered by Onondaga County Department of Civil Service. Upon a certified list being established, the eligible candidate must be able to be appointed in accordance with all Civil Service rules and regulations.
Qualifications:
Working knowledge of general office terminology, procedures, and equipment and clerical techniques. Working knowledge of business English and spelling. Skills in typing accurately from rough draft clear copy or a dictating machine at a reasonable rate of speed. Ability to perform clerical operations with letters and numbers. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed. Ability to learn assigned tasks readily and to adhere to departmental routines. Ability to learn how to operate a variety of typing equipment, which may include automated typing systems, word processors, micro-computers and word processing software.