Clerk Typist - District Office

Clarence CSD High School - Clarence, NY

Full-time

Clarence, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Clerk Typist position at Clarence CSD involves performing standardized clerical tasks under direct supervision. The role includes routine typing and various office duties, contributing to the efficient operation of the district office.

Responsibilities

• Types forms, form letters, payrolls, bills, vouchers, records, reports, index cards and similar materials.
• Relieves telephone operator.
• Collects money and accounts for monies received.
• Addresses envelopes on a typewriter or by using a typewriter.
• Answers telephone, takes messages, relays information directly or over inter-communication system.
• Assists in the preparation of payrolls and the maintenance of time cards.
• Sorts correspondence, vouchers, and similar materials.
• Makes and checks routine arithmetic computations.
• Files correspondence, memoranda, reports and other materials.
• Acts as receptionist, directing callers to the proper person or office, and gives information of a routine nature.
• Operates office machines.
• Indexes materials.
• Performs routine office work involved in the issuance of licenses and permits, in preparation of tax rolls, and in preparation, mailing and collection of tax and utility bills.
• Utilizes enhanced computer systems and equipment in the completion of assigned clerical tasks.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma including or supplemented by a course in typing.
• Office clerical experience, including typing, may be substituted for the high school requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of business arithmetic and English.
• Ability to type from clear copy or rough draft at a reasonable rate of speed.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Clerical aptitude.
• Mental alertness.
• Neatness.
• Tact and courtesy.