Ulster BOCES is seeking a Typist for a less-than-half-time (On-call/substitute), hourly position. The ideal candidate is courteous and organized, has a willingness to learn, and can maintain a high level of confidentiality. 

All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply. Fingerprinting required. 

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive. Merit and fitness examination does not apply.

Rate of pay: $20 per hour

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The work involves responsibility for the performance of routine clerical tasks.  A significant portion of the work involves typing.  The work is carried out in accordance with established procedures and involves entry level office duties which provide support to the function of a municipal department or agency.  The class differs from that of Clerk in that Clerk does not perform significant typing duties.  Depending on assignment, work is performed under the general or direct supervision of a higher level employee.  Detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments.  Work is checked by observation and periodic review.  Supervision over the work of others is not normally a responsibility of the class.  Does related work as required.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Varies (hourly position)

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Types forms, letters, payrolls, bills, vouchers, records, catalog cards, reports, statistical reports, index cards, envelopes and similar materials;
• May utilize electronic data processing equipment in the course of carrying out various clerical duties;
• May transcribe Dictaphone cylinders and long hand copy;
• Acts as receptionist, directing callers to the proper person or office and provides information of a routine nature;
• Answers telephone, takes messages and makes appointments;
• Sorts correspondence, vouchers and similar materials;
• Files correspondence, memoranda, reports and other materials;
• Operates a photocopy machine, adding machine or other office machines;
• Maintains records and prepares simple reports;
• Collects money and accounts for monies received;
• Makes and checks routine arithmetic computations;
• Pastes book plates, pockets and date slips in books;
• Indexes materials;
• Assists in taking inventories and may maintain inventory records;