Provisional Typist Clerk - Bilingual

Nassau BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES is seeking a detail-oriented clerical worker to perform routine typing and standard clerical tasks under general supervision. The role requires accuracy, basic math, and the ability to handle records, mail, and reception duties.

The position may involve transcribing or handling foreign language tasks as needed, with the potential to support multiple departments. Prior clerical experience and a high school diploma are preferred to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• Two years of satisfactory clerical experience, which included typing.

Responsibilities

• Types forms, form letters, bills, vouchers, payrolls, records, catalog cards, reports, index cards, accounts, statements, charts, transcripts, etc.
• Composes and types routine letters.
• Issues, reviews, and receives library material.
• Pastes book plates, packets, and date slips in books.
• Maintains office records and files of some variety and moderate complexity.
• Collects money and posts entries to simple accounts.
• Answers telephone, takes messages, and makes appointments.
• Performs arithmetic computations.
• Acts as receptionist or information clerk.
• Checks and proofreads applications, vouchers, forms, and letters for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with prescribed procedures.
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.
• Operates various office machines, including a data-entry terminal keyboard or word processor.
• May transcribe from recordings.
• Performs above-described duties in a foreign language in addition to English, as required.

Skills

Typing

Office terminology

Business English

Spelling

Arithmetic

Foreign language

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Data-entry terminal

Word processor

Job description

Applicants - Please note that it is required that you have sat for the competitive Nassau County Civil Service exam that was given on July 11, 2026 in order to apply.

Statement Of Duties

Performs routine typing and clerical work involving standardized clerical tasks; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES: Under general supervision, the duties require the use of judgment in the performance of standardized clerical tasks, and the work is reviewed for quality, accuracy, and correctness.

TYPICAL DUTIES

1. 1.Types forms, form letters, bills, vouchers, payrolls, records, catalog cards, reports, index cards, accounts, statements, charts, transcripts, etc.
2. 2.Composes and types routine letters.
3. 3.Issues, reviews, and receives library material.
4. 4.Pastes book plates, packets, and date slips in books.
5. 5.Maintains office records and files of some variety and moderate complexity.
6. 6.Collects money and posts entries to simple accounts.
7. 7.Answers telephone, takes messages, and makes appointments.
8. 8.Performs arithmetic computations.
9. 9.Acts as receptionist or information clerk.
10. 10.Checks and proofreads applications, vouchers, forms, and letters for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with prescribed procedures.
11. 11.Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.
12. 12.Operates various office machines, including a data-entry terminal keyboard or word processor.
13. 13.May transcribe from recordings.
14. 14.Performs above-described duties in a foreign language in addition to English, as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. 1.Knowledge of office terminology, procedures, equipment, and clerical techniques.
2. 2.Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
3. 3.Ability to type at an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy will be assessed during probation.
4. 4.Ability to understand simple oral and written instructions.
5. 5.Ability to adhere to prescribed departmental routines.
6. 6.Ability to comprehend a foreign language in addition to English, and to speak it fluently.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience

• Graduation from high school;
• 2.Two years of satisfactory clerical experience, which included typing.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, [e-mail] and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, [e-mail]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.