Office Clerk

Job Description Civil Service application and Resume required. This position is responsible for the independent performance of varied clerical duties requiring a moderate degree of decision making. The use of a personal computer for word processing and database entry is an integral part of this position. The work is performed in accordance with well-defined objectives, policies and procedures, but detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments. The work is typically submitted in its final form and is subject to general review by superiors. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a higher-level staff member. Does related work as required. Responsibilities Prepares and formats legal documents, certifications, authorizations, forms and other related paperwork; Enters and extracts data and information from a database; Posts and maintains moderately difficult records requiring general knowledge of department or agency functions; Processes applications, prepares permits and licenses, collects fees, issues receipts, and accounts for monies received; Processes paperwork relating to areas such as payroll, workers compensation forms, and accident/incident reports; Types materials from copy, rough draft, or other instruction; Prepares and types correspondence on matters where policy and procedures are well defined; Checks lists, documents, applications for completeness and accuracy; Compiles data, prepares, types, and checks for completeness and accuracy a variety of elementary financial and statistical records and reports; Performs searches for information in documents, records, files and computer database and maintains records on a database; Obtains and gives out information by telephone, correspondence, electronic communication, and in person; Orders and distributes office supplies and maintains records of expenses; Operates standard office machines such as computer, copier and fax machine; Guides other clerks in the performance of routine phases of their work; Maintains filing systems. Qualifications Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER: (A) Two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time or volunteer* equivalent office clerical or secretarial experience; OR, (B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associates degree or successful completion of sixty (60) college semester credit hours; OR, (C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above. *Volunteer experience must be documented by the participating agency and signed by the appointing authority. Employment dates, average number of hours worked per week, and job duties must be included. Documentation must be included with your application. NOTE: Experience as a Teller, Cashier or Sales Clerk shall not be considered office appropriate experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: If you are appointed, you will be required to possess a valid license to operate a vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position. Job Info Job Identification 1450 Job Category Administration Support Staff Posting Date 10/09/2026, 06:18 PM Apply Before 10/21/2026, 09:00 PM Degree Level High School Graduate Job Schedule Full time Locations No. 8 - Roberto Clemente School Minimum Salary 18.37 Maximum Salary 20.1 Rochester City School District