PCRN0295762-0000
2024-02-01T00:00:00
2024-01-19T00:00:00
The Port Chester School District is looking for a Senior Office Assistant-Auto Systems-Spanish Speaking- This is a 12 Month position (Candidate must currently hold the title with the Westchester County Department of Civil Service)GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a wide variety of advanced level clerical dutiesthrough the use of computers and various computer software applications; does related work asrequired.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Under general supervision, an incumbent ofthis class performs a wide variety of tasks providing clerical and office support to higher levelsupervisory personnel. This position requires a full range of skills in the operation of a computerusing various software packages to maximize equipment capability in compiling statisticalinformation for various reports, setting up and maintaining automated records and filingsystems, and compiling information for management needs. Duties cover the more difficultaspects of software applications, such as files creation and manipulation, and/or advanced textprocessing. A high degree of initiative and independent action is required to ensure the timelyand accurate processing of the workflow. Supervision may be exercised over a small number ofsubordinate personnel.EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)Enters data into various software applications to produce correspondence, forms, reports,statistical information, and other data;Uses computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail anddatabase software in performing work assignments;Sets up automated filing systems in a computer for the storage and retrieval of data input;Maintains accurate and complete records and files;Provides general administrative support services to enhance the operation of the office to whichthe incumbent is assigned;Answers telephone calls and either independently handles requests for information or routescalls to appropriate staff;Maintains appointment calendar for professional staff;Receives, screens, reviews and verifies papers and documents;Opens, sorts and read incoming mail and answers incoming correspondence;Assembles and forwards reports and forms to the appropriate department or personnel;May write and/or revise database programs to produce copy.SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT (AUTOMATED SYSTEMS) page -2-REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES: Good knowledge of officeprocedures equipment and business English; good knowledge of the capabilities of computersoftware applications to produce various formats, such as correspondence, reports, tables,charts and file storage; ability to manipulate a standard alphanumeric keyboard at a rate of 35words per minute; ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, wordprocessing, calendar, e-mail and database software; ability to perform simple arithmeticcomputations; ability to comprehend written material; ability to maintain complex records andfiles; ability to comprehend and carry out complex verbal and written directions; ability to writeand/or revise database programs; ability to get along well with others; thoroughness; goodjudgement, dependability; tact; courtesy; initiative; physical condition commensurate with theduties of the position.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS:In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidatesfor appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the StateEducation Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal historybackground check.
Clerical/Support Staff
Port Chester-Rye U.F.S.D.
Lower Hudson Valley
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