Typist- Substitute

Sullivan County BOCES; Town of Liberty (NY); On-site; USD 17,616 - 25,089; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in New York is seeking a Typist- Substitute to perform routine clerical tasks including typing reports, answering phones, and assisting in office duties. The ideal candidate must demonstrate typing skills and possess good judgment. This position offers a salary of $15.50 per hour and the need for effective communication skills. A neat appearance and the ability to follow directions are also essential. The role is part-time and involves working under the direction of staff members.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated typing skills and spelling competence.
• Some knowledge of office terminology and procedures.
• Ability to get along well with others.

Responsibilities

• Types reports, payrolls, envelopes and correspondence.
• Collects money and accounts for monies received.
• Acts as receptionist, directing callers and giving information.

Skills

Typing skills

Spelling competence

Ability to follow directions

Clerical aptitude

Mental alertness

Job description

Job Description

Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Typist- Substitute

Term of Employment: 12 Month

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.

Knowledges, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

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; tact and courtesy; good judgment; good physical condition.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated typing skills and spelling competence.

Must meet NYS Civil Service requirements and exam process.

Position Details

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $15.50 to $15.50 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Receptionist; Support Staff > Secretary

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]