WPLN0238881-0000
2022-08-30T00:00:00
2022-08-01T00:00:00
Must currently hold the title of Office Assistant I or be eligible to sit for the upcoming Office Assistant I exam.Bilingual preferred; at a minimum, the ability to understand and make oneself understood to all Spanish-speaking individuals.GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a wide variety of routine office support, clerical and word processing tasks; does related work as required.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Under supervision, an incumbent of this class performs a wide variety of routine tasks providing office support. Independent action is exercised when routine procedures or clearly defined policies are involved. This position requires skill in the operation of personal computers with word processing software and peripheral equipment in order to produce correspondence, records, forms, reports, statistical information, etc; as well as setting up and maintaining automated records and filing systems, and compiling information for management needs. Some assignments may involve functioning as a receptionist or having considerable contact with public officials and the public. This level differs from Office Assistant II by the complexity of the work assignments, by the independent initiative, judgment and familiarity with office rules, procedures and policies; as well as the range of knowledge and skill with word processing equipment and software resulting in the type of work output. Flexible work hours may be required. Supervision is not a function of this class. EXAMPLES OF WORK: (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)Enters and sets up data using personal computers with internally stored word processing and other office automation software and systems applications as well as appropriate procedures to produce correspondence, forms, technical material, reports, bulletins, statistical data, informational material, and other departmental data;Proofreads finished copy for accuracy, formatting and completeness; Sets up automated filing systems using system software applications for the storage and optional retrieval of data input;Maintains accurate and complete office records and files;Maintains the security and confidentiality of all office records and files;Compiles information from manual and automated records for routine reports;Provides general office support to enhance the operation of the office to which the incumbent is assigned;Answers telephone calls and either handles routine requests for information or routes calls to appropriate staff;
Clerical/Support Staff
White Plains
Lower Hudson Valley
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