ROMN0346438-0000
2025-06-09T00:00:00
2025-05-29T00:00:00
The Rome City School District is looking for two detail-oriented and motivated Office Specialists to join our team at our Supported Learning Center, located at 409 Bell Road, Rome, NY. These are full-time, 12-month positions, offering 8-hour workdays in a dynamic and supportive special educational environment.If you have strong organizational skills, enjoy working in an office setting, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly, we encourage you to apply!Why Join Us?Make a Difference – Play a key role in supporting students and staff at our Supported Learning Center.Professional Growth – Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced office environment.Team-Oriented Environment – Work alongside dedicated educators and administrative professionals.Key Responsibilities:Handle various clerical tasks such as typing, sorting, filing, and processing office documents.Prepare letters, reports, memos, contracts, permits, and other important materials.Operate office equipment and assist with routine administrative tasks.Answer phone calls, take messages, and provide essential information to the public.Receive, sort, and distribute mail efficiently.Order and manage office supplies to maintain a well-stocked workplace.Greet visitors and provide excellent customer service.What You Bring to the Role:Strong knowledge of office procedures and terminology.Basic skills in arithmetic and English.Ability to learn and use word processing programs effectively.Excellent communication and organizational skills.A positive attitude and friendly demeanor.Minimum Qualifications: To be eligible for this position, you must meet One of the following criteria:A high school diploma or a high school equivalency diplomaOR Two (2) years of clerical experience.Important Information:This position falls under Competitive Classification and requires meeting minimum Civil Service requirements.Candidates must be willing to take a Civil Service examination as part of the hiring process.CITY OF ROME (ALL DIVISIONS)COMPETITIVE CLASSIFICATIONOFFICE SPECIALISTDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Formally known as "Typist", the incumbent in this entry level class performs routine office and clerical functions. Detailed instructions are provided for new or more difficult assignments and accuracy of work performed is reviewed in process or upon completion. Duties of this class may involve public contact and/or work of a confidential nature. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher level supervisor. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. The incumbent performs related work as required.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)• Types, sorts, processes and files correspondence, forms, rosters, payrolls, bills, invoices, vouchers, records,purchase orders, catalog cards, reports, index cards, memoranda, clinic reports, and other material;• Prepares from copy, rough draft and/or dictating machine- office documents which include but are notlimited to: letters, memoranda, contracts, permits, licenses, vouchers, etc.;• Operates various office equipment;• Answers telephones, takes messages and furnishes routine information;• Receives, sorts and processes mail;• Orders, inventories and issues supplies;• Prepares file folders containing office documents;• Receives, greets and provides information and assistance to the general public.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:• Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment;• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and English;• Ability to learn word processing programs to type letters, reports, documents, etc. on a computer;• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;• Possession of a positive workplace attitude and friendly demeanor.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:A. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; ORB. Two (2) years of clerical experience.NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.NEW TITLE AND PERMANENT REPLACEMENT FOR "TYPIST"
Clerical/Support Staff
Rome City School District
Mohawk Valley
Annual wage
Fixed