NY Staffing
Typist - Middle School, School Calendar
NY Staffing, Queensbury, New York, United States, 12825
Typist Position
Anticipated full-time provisional appointment. Located at the Queensbury Middle School, main office. Effective 9/1/25. Full-time, 10-month school calendar, 40 hours/week. 7:50 am - 3:50 pm. $15.85 $16.83 based on experience, with benefits. A provisional appointment can be made with examination to be held at a later date. Candidates must meet civil service requirements for appointment following establishment of eligible list. Job Qualifications Warren County Civil Service Job Description Distinguishing Features Of The Class:
An incumbent of this class performs a variety of typing and clerical tasks that may include utilizing automated office systems to provide clerical/office support for an assigned unit. Tasks typically involve typing and/or word processing with attention to correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, format, and correct grammatical usage in producing finished copy. Responsibilities also involve maintaining office records and files; providing information to the public or to visitors regarding office services either at a reception desk or over the phone; answering telephones and taking messages; preparing or processing forms related to office activities; and other related clerical tasks. Supervision is not a responsibility of this position. Does related work as required. Typical Work Activities:
(Illustrative only) Types various documents such as correspondence, reports, records, tables, charts, forms, etc., using a word processor; Maintains an automated office record system by entering and retrieving data on a computer; Performs routine clerical tasks such as filing, sorting and routing materials, answering telephones, etc.; Participates in the compilation of information from files or other sources as directed for the preparation of reports, charts, etc.; Opens, sorts and routes incoming correspondence, and prepares outgoing mail and materials; Proofreads documents in order to identify grammatical, spelling or typographical errors and makes necessary corrections; May arrange appointments and maintain appointment schedules for office staff; Receives clients and visitors and directs them to appropriate staff member or office; May prepare requisitions to reorder needed supplies and equipment, as directed; May collect fees and account for monies received; May hand deliver special mailings, as directed; Maintains detailed records and files in alphabetic, numeric or chronological order; Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, email and data base software in performing work assignments; Assists other clerical workers as directed by the supervisor. Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal: Working knowledge of modern office terminology, procedures, equipment and business english; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, email and database software; accuracy; courteous manner, tact, good judgment. Minimum Qualifications: 1) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR 2) Two years of clerical experience which shall have involved typing on a word processor
Anticipated full-time provisional appointment. Located at the Queensbury Middle School, main office. Effective 9/1/25. Full-time, 10-month school calendar, 40 hours/week. 7:50 am - 3:50 pm. $15.85 $16.83 based on experience, with benefits. A provisional appointment can be made with examination to be held at a later date. Candidates must meet civil service requirements for appointment following establishment of eligible list. Job Qualifications Warren County Civil Service Job Description Distinguishing Features Of The Class:
An incumbent of this class performs a variety of typing and clerical tasks that may include utilizing automated office systems to provide clerical/office support for an assigned unit. Tasks typically involve typing and/or word processing with attention to correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, format, and correct grammatical usage in producing finished copy. Responsibilities also involve maintaining office records and files; providing information to the public or to visitors regarding office services either at a reception desk or over the phone; answering telephones and taking messages; preparing or processing forms related to office activities; and other related clerical tasks. Supervision is not a responsibility of this position. Does related work as required. Typical Work Activities:
(Illustrative only) Types various documents such as correspondence, reports, records, tables, charts, forms, etc., using a word processor; Maintains an automated office record system by entering and retrieving data on a computer; Performs routine clerical tasks such as filing, sorting and routing materials, answering telephones, etc.; Participates in the compilation of information from files or other sources as directed for the preparation of reports, charts, etc.; Opens, sorts and routes incoming correspondence, and prepares outgoing mail and materials; Proofreads documents in order to identify grammatical, spelling or typographical errors and makes necessary corrections; May arrange appointments and maintain appointment schedules for office staff; Receives clients and visitors and directs them to appropriate staff member or office; May prepare requisitions to reorder needed supplies and equipment, as directed; May collect fees and account for monies received; May hand deliver special mailings, as directed; Maintains detailed records and files in alphabetic, numeric or chronological order; Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, email and data base software in performing work assignments; Assists other clerical workers as directed by the supervisor. Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal: Working knowledge of modern office terminology, procedures, equipment and business english; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, email and database software; accuracy; courteous manner, tact, good judgment. Minimum Qualifications: 1) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR 2) Two years of clerical experience which shall have involved typing on a word processor