CLERK TYPIST II

DEFINITION:

Under supervision, do a wide variety of clerical work.

DUTIES:

Performs a wide variety of clerical tasks, including typing, check, proofreading, filing, recording information on records, compiling information for and making reports and summaries; answers telephone and waits on public; maintains files and records, personally collects required information; operates office machines; composes simple or routine letters independently; receives, sorts, and distributes mail; makes appointments; maintains permanent student records, including recording grades and test scores, averaging grades and sending and receiving transcripts; receives monies for fees, accounts for funds and prepares deposits; may do some financial recordkeeping; types requisitions; receives, shelves, and distributes supplies; may prepare materials for bulletin boards, doing simple art work; performs as receptionist during receptionist;s break and lunch periods on a regular schedule. Performs other related work as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Knowledge of

• modern office procedures, equipment, and complex communication systems
• correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and arithmetic

Ability to

• perform general clerical work with speed and accuracy
• make simple arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy
• understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• type at a corrected speed of 45 words per minute
• establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• exercise judgement including confidentiality
• be bonded

Experience

• one year of experience performing varied clerical work

Education

• equivalent to completion of twelfth grade
• courses in typing and office procedure desirable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Range: 8.5 8/4/94