WPLN0294494-0000
2024-01-09T00:00:00
2023-12-29T00:00:00
Must currently hold Office Assistant I Civil Service title, or be eligible to sit for the upcoming Office Assistant I Civil Service examBilingual preferred; the ability to understand, to make oneself understood to all Spanish speaking individuals, as well as able to read and write Spanish proficientlyMINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and either:A) Six (6) months of general office experience involving the use of automated equipment for word processing; orB) Satisfactory completion of a course in word processing either at the high school level or at an approved college*, business or secretarial school.NOTE: Data entry experience may not be substituted for the above required word processing experience.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. 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 Public Schools
Lower Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Range