Typist - School #27 - Temporary, RB #26-131

Buffalo Public Schools • Buffalo, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Typists perform routine clerical work involving the operation of equipment requiring the manipulation of a standard alphanumeric keyboard. This includes producing correspondence, reports, and charts using equipment such as Electronic Word Processing Equipment, Personal Computers, and Printers. The position also involves a broad responsibility for performing non-typing clerical tasks. While work is routine, incumbents may be assigned more complex duties as they gain experience, but these will not reach the difficulty of senior-level positions. Incumbents must exercise independent judgment in applying fixed procedures to specific cases, with work reviewed through observation, spot checks, or cross-checking. This role is equivalent to a Clerk but requires the ability to type at a reasonable speed. No supervision is exercised over other employees.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School, Business School, GED or Equivalency Diploma.
• Completion of a course in Typing or Keyboarding (Proof of Education/Courses must be presented at time of appointment).
• Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of proper grammatical usage, punctuation, and spelling.
• Working knowledge of business arithmetic.
• Ability to type from clear copy or rough draft at a reasonable rate of speed (35 wpm).
• Ability to be trained in the operation of data processing equipment, computer terminal equipment, and related data processing equipment used in the input/output of data.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Clerical aptitude.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to get along well with others.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Types correspondence, reports, documents, records, and other materials from various sources using equipment with an alphanumeric keyboard.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates a variety of equipment to produce typed copy from various sources.
• Proofreads typed copy and makes corrections.
• Composes and types routine correspondence and memoranda from verbal and/or written instructions.
• Performs a variety of non-typing clerical tasks as assigned.
• Files and maintains records, reports, and other documents, checking for clerical accuracy and completeness.
• Opens, dates, sorts, distributes, and files mail.
• Sorts, indexes, and files bills, requisitions, ledger cards, and other materials alphabetically and/or numerically.
• Posts and makes entries from original sources and maintains records, bills, control cards, and ledgers.
• Makes file searches and pulls needed material.
• 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, takes messages, and gives routine information.
• May act as a receptionist, directing callers to proper persons or sources of information.
• Inputs and retrieves data using a computer terminal.
• May operate copy machines, microfilm, simple computing, and other office machines.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED