Clerk - Information Technology- Prov/ Perm. RB #26-182

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clerk performs routine, non-typing clerical work, with additional and more complex duties assigned as experience is gained. New or difficult assignments are accompanied by detailed instructions and established procedures, while the Clerk uses independent judgment to apply procedures to specific cases. Work is reviewed through observation, periodic or spot checks, cross-checking, or review of completed work. The position does not supervise other employees. The role is located at City Hall, Floor 8, 65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, New York.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, business school, or possession of an equivalency diploma or GED.
Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment.
Working knowledge of business arithmetic.
Working knowledge of spelling and English.
Clerical aptitude.
Ability to be trained to operate a computer terminal for data input and retrieval.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to write legibly.
Ability to get along well with others.
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
For promotional applicants only: continuous, permanent status as a Clerk Aide in the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority for at least two years in the non-competitive class.

Responsibilities

Files and maintains records, reports, and other documents, checking them for clerical accuracy and completeness.
Opens, dates, sorts, distributes, and files mail.
Sorts, indexes, and files bills, requisitions, ledger cards, and other materials alphabetically or numerically.
Posts and makes entries from original sources and maintains records, bills, control cards, and ledgers.
Searches files and retrieves needed materials.
Issues and records licenses, permits, and applications.
Collects fees and accounts for monies received.
Maintains time reports and payroll data.
Assists in compiling data, statistics, and other basic information for research purposes.
Answers telephone or switchboard calls, takes messages, and provides routine information.
May act as a receptionist and direct callers to appropriate people or information sources.
May assist with inputting and retrieving data on a computer terminal.
May operate copy machines, microfilm equipment, simple computing equipment, and other office machines.
Performs related duties as required.