Typist Clerk - Part Time

Typist Clerk Part-Time

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

• 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.

Essential functions knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• 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; or two years of satisfactory clerical experience, which included typing.

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.