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 operation of a keyboard. 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, form letters, transcripts, invoices, vouchers, records, payrolls, schedules, reports, titles searches, judgements, index cards, time cards and similar materials; 

Types materials from copy, rough draft, longhand, etc.; 

Files correspondence, memos, reports and other materials; 

Makes entries on cards, bills or in ledger from original sources; 

Makes arithmetical computations of fees and taxes; 

Answers telephone, providing information to callers, takes messages, makes appointments; Collects fees and accounts for monies received; 

Addresses envelopes; 

Indexes materials and performs simple record keeping tasks; 

May act as a Secretary to an official where assignments are limited in scope; 

Operates calculator, computer and other related office equipment as required; 

Uses judgment and experience in making decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures; 

May substitute for other clerical staff members during absences, lunch breaks, and in the event of illness or absence; 

Performs a variety of related duties as necessary and as requested. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to type accurately at a satisfactory rate of speed; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to write legibly; ability to get along well with others; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; good judgment; neatness, accuracy, tact and courtesy. Physical condition to commensurate with the demands of the position. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

NOTE: 

Graduation from High School and two (2) years of experience in a clerical position involving typing; OR 

Graduation from High School or the possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and completion of a course in typing. 

Experience in typing must be an integral part of the position. If it is determined that the typing experience is out-of-title, incidental, overlapping, enhanced or fabricated, it will not be used to qualify for appointment to this title. 

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