Clerk Typist

Duval County Public Schools•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Additional Referendum monies available. Job Summary Administrative support clerical work. Performs clerical, word processing, and data entry functions. This entrance level class lies below that of Data Entry Clerk and Secretary II.

Requirements

Must have at least a one (1) year combination of education, training, or experience in clerical work involving the use of a personal computer.
Knowledge of Duval County Public Schools’ policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Knowledge of Business English
Knowledge of office practices and procedures
Basic oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database software skills
Basic organizational skills
Basic time management skills
Basic mathematical calculation skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Basic skills in establishing and maintaining information, record, document, and file systems
Ability to match names and numbers
Ability to file both numerically and alphabetically
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to read, understand, and apply written instructions and job-related laws, rules, policies, procedures, and materials
Ability to interview and gather information from customers, applicants, and general public
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, teachers, other employees, parents, and the general public

Responsibilities

Receives, processes, records, indexes and/or files varied materials, files, documents, fees, records, and incoming mail.
Gathers information and assists School Board personnel, administrators, parents, and general public in completing required forms and documents.
Reviews and verifies employee time reports and leave requests and prepares payrolls and maintains leave records.
Types correspondence, memoranda, reports, records, orders and other office documents
Reviews documents and files for completion and accuracy and routes to proper sources.
Establishes, retrieves, and maintains records and files. Utilizes coding systems, out-cards, tab guides, and other controlling devices for file maintenance and tracking.
Responds to phone and in-person inquiries and complaints from School Board personnel, administrators, and the general public, and interprets and explains departmental policies and procedures to customers.
Enters information or data to personal computer or computer terminal screen following established procedures.
Maintains inventory records and stock for assigned work area. Orders supplies and prepares purchase orders.
Picks up and/or delivers a variety of mail, documents, materials, and supplies which may require operation of a motor vehicle.
Performs other duties as assigned.