Typist Clerk (Part-Time)

Nassau BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES in New York seeks a clerical assistant to perform routine typing and standard clerical tasks under supervision. You will type forms, letters, bills, payrolls, and records, and assist with handling mail and reception duties.

The role requires basic knowledge of office procedures, business English, and arithmetic, plus the ability to type accurately and follow written instructions. High school diploma and clerical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• Two years of satisfactory clerical experience, which included typing.
• Knowledge of office terminology, procedures, equipment, and clerical techniques.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Ability to type at a satisfactory rate of speed.
• Ability to understand simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to adhere to prescribed departmental routines.

Responsibilities

• Types forms, form letters, bills, vouchers, payrolls, records, reports, and other clerical documents.
• Composes and types routine letters.
• Receives and distributes library material and checks items in/out.
• Maintains office records and files of moderate complexity.
• Collects money and posts entries to simple accounts.
• Answers telephone, takes messages, and makes appointments.
• Acts as receptionist or information clerk.
• Proofreads applications, vouchers, forms, and letters for accuracy and compliance.
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.
• May transcribe from recordings.

Skills

Typing

Office terminology

Business English

Instruction comprehension

Clerical procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Keyboard

Telephone system

Filing systems

Job description

GENERAL 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• May transcribe from recordings.

ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of office terminology, procedures, equipment, and clerical techniques.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Ability to type at a satisfactory rate of speed.
• Ability to understand simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to adhere to prescribed departmental routines.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience

• Graduation from high school;
• 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.