Substitute Typist

Sullivan County BOCES; Town of Liberty (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan BOCES in Liberty, New York, seeks a Substitute Typist to perform routine clerical and typist tasks with substantial part‑time typing. The position is designated substitute, per diem, and involves following fixed procedures with occasional independent judgment.

Typical duties include typing reports, answering phones, maintaining records, and assisting in office operations. Openings are full‑time with opportunities for interview scheduling through HR.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated typing skills and spelling competence.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Clerical aptitude and neat appearance.

Responsibilities

• Type reports, payrolls, envelopes and/or correspondence.
• Answer telephone, take messages and schedule appointments.
• Maintain records and prepare simple reports.
• Assist with inventories and office tasks as needed.
• Operate basic office machines and equipment.

Skills

Typing

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Job description

Substitute Typist

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Job Details

Job ID: 2998319
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 22, 2021 12:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

TITLE: Substitute Typist

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Substitute, Per Diem

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Work is primarily of routine nature and involves the performance of standardized clerical and typist tasks. The work involves substantial part‑time typing. Although detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments and practices are rather definitely fixed, employees must occasionally exercise independent judgment in applying them to specific cases. Work is reviewed by immediate observation, by checking completed work or by periodic or spot checks.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title, do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.

Collects money and accounts for monies received;

Types reports, payrolls, envelopes and/or correspondence;

Proofreads stencils;

Answers telephone, takes messages and makes appointments;

Sorts correspondence, vouchers and similar materials;

Makes and checks routine arithmetical computations;

Acts as receptionist, directing callers to the proper person of office and gives information of a routine nature;

Operates a mimeograph, adding or other office machines;

Indexes materials;

Assists in taking inventories;

Maintains records and prepares simple reports.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARAC-TERISTICS: Some knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; some knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to get along well with others; ability to write legibly; ability to type at a reasonable rate of speed; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; neat appearance; tack and courtesy; good judgment, good physical condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated typing skills and spelling competence.

Sullivan BOCES is pleased to announce that interested job seekers can attend an Employment Open House every Thursday from 1pm-3pm, to learn about the jobs available at BOCES. The open house will take place at the BOCES Administration Building, 6 Wierk Avenue, Liberty, NY 12754.

A representative from the Human Resources Department (HR) will be available to discuss open positions and answer questions. Staff will also schedule interviews and screen candidates. Sullivan BOCES is hiring full-time and substitute positions throughout the organization.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Jennifer DeFrank , Director of HR
• 15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty, NY 12754, USA
• Liberty, New York 12754
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]