CLERK TYPIST (Competitive/Permanent)

Cheektowaga, NY. Town of Cheektowaga. CLERK TYPIST (Competitive/Permanent).

FT. Benefits. $45,000- $47,500/Year.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves the performance of standardized clerical tasks such as routine typing, filing, and mathematical computations requiring additions and subtractions. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-ranking employee who gives detailed instructions for new assignments and practices. Does related work as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Types forms, form letters, payrolls, bills, vouchers, records, reports, index cards and similar materials; Transcribes dictaphone cylinders and longhand copy; Relieves telephone switchboard operator; Collects money and accounts for monies received; Addresses envelopes on a typewriter; Cuts and proofreads stencils; Answers telephone, takes messages, relays information directly or over intercommunication system; Assists in the preparation of payrolls and the maintenance of time cards; Sorts correspondence, vouchers, and similar materials; Makes and checks routine arithmetical computations; Files correspondence, memoranda, reports and other materials; Keeps payroll records, employee personnel files, accident and safety records; Makes and checks routine arithmetical computations; Acts as receptionist, directing callers to the proper person or office and gives information of a routine nature; Operates an adding or other office machine; Indexes materials; Performs routine office work involved in the issuance of license and permits in preparation of tax rolls, and in preparation, mailing and collection of tax and utility bills; May occasionally operate a keyboard to transcribe data to either punch cards, tapes, magnetic discs or directly to a computer.

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Working 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; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma including or supplemented by a course in typing.

NOTE: Office clerical experience, including typing, may be substituted for the high school requirement on a year-for-year basis.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

To apply: Print the application from this link and mail or email the application to

Cheektowaga Town Hall Employee Relations 3301 Broadway Street, Room 208 Cheektowaga, NY 14227 View email address on jobs.institutedata.com