**MUST TAKE EXAM AND BE QUALIFIED ACCORDING TO OSWEGO CO. CIVIL SERVICE
Applicants will also need to apply for the Typist Exam with Oswego County Civil Service https://oswego-portal.mycivilservice.com/
Exam fees have been waived for 2025!
See Civil Service job description below:
This work involves the performance of a variety of clerical tasks and the operation of a microcomputer, typewriter, word processor or mainframe computer terminal requiring manipulating an alphanumeric keyboard to produce printed copy and enter data into databases. Specific duties vary with the needs of the department. Procedures are usually fixed but detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments. Work is reviewed by checking completed work, by periodic or spot checks, or other steps in the clerical process. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class. The incumbent does related work as required.
Typical activities characteristic of the class.
-- Receives and organizes work to be typed and determines format;
-- Prepares correspondence, documents, records, and other written material in final or draft form using handwritten, rough drafts, marked copy, oral recordings or data from other sources;
-- Proofreads and corrects work to produce accurate, clean, and complete copy;
-- Prepares, stores, and retrieves lists and documents;
-- Answers telephone and gives out information or relieves at switchboard;
-- Prepares folders on individual program cases with appropriate documentation per established system;
-- Obtains routine information from the general public/clients for program purposes and explains established program policies and procedures;
-- Updates and stores department forms and correspondence on word processor;
-- Orders office supplies and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment;
-- Sorts, date stamps, records, and distributes mail and packages;
-- Performs routine equipment maintenance tasks;
-- Serves as receptionist and greets clients and/or visitors;
-- Maintains alphabetic, numeric and/or chronological files of correspondence, documents, and materials and periodically purges obsolete material on computer or hard copy;
-- Schedules meetings and appointments;
-- May collect fees and account for monies received;
-- May prepare and maintain time records and payroll data;
-- May operate office equipment such as photocopiers, duplicating machines, dictating machines, calculators, postage machines, etc.
Summary of full performance level characteristics.
WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF office terminology, practices, and procedures; business arithmetic; business English;
ABILITY TO: perform prolonged fine-finger movement on a keyboard at a predetermined rate of speed and accuracy; set up forms, charts, and tabular listings; perform detail work involving visual effort and strain; understand and follow oral and written instructions; organize and maintain records and files; deal effectively with the public; use microcomputer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, including or supplemented by a course in keyboarding (typing); OR
B. One year of clerical experience which involved keyboarding (typing); OR
C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of "A" and "B" above.