Clerk Typist - Buildings and Grounds

hours:

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week) — coreduty schedule

if appointed provisionally, the successful applicant must be qualified to take the civil service examination whenmade available. For permanent appointment, the successful candidate must hold the title of clerk typist or must be canvassed and reachable from the existing civil service list. A noncompetitive pathway to fill this clerk typist position may be available through the ny helps program in lieu of a provisional appointment.

support the director of facilities and the operations of the buildings and grounds department district wide. Assist in a very busy office setting in a professional and efficient manner when interacting with staff. Duties include assisting with phone answering / returning voicemails, calendar maintenance, purchase orders/invoices and any other duties as assigned by an administrator.

must have computer knowledge (microsoft office and google suites); proficiency in wincapa plus; must possess strong communication skills and a willingness to be a part of a large, multi-functional team; ability to relate well with people and have excellent customer service skills including a welcoming demeanor; must be able to multitask, must be detail oriented and highly organized; must be confidential and a team player.

candidates must meet the following requirements on or before the date of the written test: graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, including or supplemented by a course in typing. Candidates must indicate the typing course completed and the school/institution attended. It is not necessary to provide transcripts or official documentation at the time of application, but verification may be required at a later date.

Failure to provide the above information will result in disqualification.

1. Office clerical experience may be substituted for high school graduation on a year-by-year basis provided the candidate has successfully completed a typing course.
2. Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be prorated toward meeting the experience requirements.
3. Under current new york state law, candidates seeking employment with school districts in new york state will be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check prior to appointment. A processing fee may be required.

one year of office clerical experience, which includes typing, may be substituted for the required typing course.

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