Typist

Located at the Queensbury Middle School. Effective 9/1/24. Hours: 7:50am - 3:50pm. 10 month, school calendar position.  Pay Scale: $15.85 - $16.54, based on experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This work involves performing routine clerical duties or assisting in the performance of more difficult or responsible clerical work requiring full-time or substantial part-time use of a typewriter or word-processor. The work is performed under direct supervision with detailed instructions given for new or difficult assignments. The duties of a Typist are similar to those of a Clerk except that a typist must have the ability to type at an acceptable rate of speed. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (illustrative only)

• Types forms, letters, transcripts, invoices, vouchers, records, payrolls, schedules, reports, title searches, judgments, index cards, time cards and similar materials;
• Transcribes from tape recorded material or longhand copy;
• Files correspondence, memoranda, reports and other materials;
• Makes entries on cards, bills, or in ledgers from original sources;
• Makes arithmetical computations of fees and taxes;
• Answers telephone, providing information to callers, taking messages and making appointments;
• Collects money and accounts for monies received;
• Addresses envelopes;
• Operates office machines;
• Indexes materials and performs simple record keeping tasks;
• May act as a receptionist, giving information and directing the public.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to write legibly; skill in typing at a predetermined rate of speed; clerical aptitude; good judgment; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, including or supplemented by a course in typing; or
B. Completion of a course in typing, and two years of experience in a clerical position involving the operation of a typewriter; or
C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).