Clerical Support

Nash County Public Schools•Rocky Mount, NC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

An employee in this class performs several duties to provide clerical assistance. Detailed instructions are given and most tasks are routine and repetitive in nature. Minor problems will be solved by the employee, all others are referred to the supervisor. The employee in this position receives direct supervision.

Requirements

Working knowledge of elementary arithmetic.
Working knowledge of correct spelling.
Some knowledge of correct grammar and vocabulary usage.
Some knowledge of general office practices.
Some knowledge of basic bookkeeping.
Some knowledge of basic computer operation.
Ability to operate multi-line phone system.
Ability to compile simple information.
Ability to use a basic computer software program.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals consistent with the duties of this position.
Ability to compose and write routine reports consistent with the duties of this position.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and the general public consistent with the duties of this position.
Regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
Frequently required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls.
Occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs. such as to lift files and paper.

Nice To Haves

Some experience with data entry or previous office experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Compiles data from several established sources.
Records readily available information obtained from a limited number of sources.
Operates computer for routine and repetitive recording.
Posts receipts and disbursements for one or few accounts.
Verifies others' accounting of money.
Verifies that quantity and cost amounts match on purchase orders, receipts and invoices.
Sets up and maintains files for a limited number of subjects.
Operates a limited variety of simple standard office equipment.
Keyboards materials from exact copy with proficiency.
Keyboards materials from rough copy or brief notes into draft form.
Takes dictation in abbreviated longhand.
Transcribes tapes of repetitive materials into established format.
Answers incoming phone lines.
Gives and obtains routine and limited information.
Screens inquiries to identify simple ones to answer and ones to refer to another staff member.
Composes brief routine narrative material.