Typist - Houghton Academy #69 Temporary - RB #23-359

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Types correspondence, reports, documents, records and other materials from various sources under varying degrees of direction using equipment with the alphanumeric keyboard; sets up, makes adjustments and operates a variety of equipment in order to produce a typed copy from a variety of 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: checks for clerical accuracy and completeness; opens, dates, sorts, distributes and files mail; sorts, indexes and files bills, requisitions, ledger cards and other material 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 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.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Open Competitive

Graduation from High School, Business School, GED or Equivalency Diploma, including or supplemented by a course in typing or keyboarding (proof of education/courses must be presented at time of appointment).

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