Clerk Typist 3 (open)

Company: City of Cincinnati, OH
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

General Statement of Duties

This employee is responsible for performing varied complex clerical duties such as typing, record keeping, proofreading, editing, writing, coordinating, and dealing with the public; generally, works independently and is responsible for planning and organizing own work. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:

Basic business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Sentence structure.

Standard office methods and practices.

Basic math.

Methods for formatting documents using word processing software.

Skill to:

Type various forms of correspondence in a timely manner.

Type final copies of reports, letters, and tables from longhand or a rough draft copy.

Operate a typewriter, word processor, or personal computer.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Plan and organize own work.

Make corrections to grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format errors.

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)

Formats and types correspondence, reports, and technical/legal documents using a standard typewriter or word processor/personal computer; formats documents using word processing software.

Makes corrections to grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format errors when typing; also edits materials written by others.

Proofreads for typographical errors as well as errors in English usage, spelling, punctuation, and format.

Answers phone calls and greets visitors, taking messages, answering questions and complaints.

Copies, collates and addresses material for mailing and routing; also receives, opens, and routes incoming mail.

Files and retrieves information from files; classifies materials for filing, establishing new file categories when appropriate.

Estimates supply and equipment needs; handles the distribution of office supplies and equipment.

Researches information needed for projects and reports.

Writes responses to inquiries received by the work unit; selects and sends appropriate form letters. Required Education and Experience

I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I AM A CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEE,I MAY WANT TO CONSIDER THE PROMOTIONAL POSING.

HIGHSCHOOL DIPLOMA OR HIGHER OR GED MUST BE ATTACHEED OR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED.

OPEN

Each applicant must have three years of paid work experience in complex clerical duties such as typing, record keeping, proofreading, editing, writing, coordinating, and dealing with the public. Additionally each applicant must have a High School diploma or G.E.D.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

In some positions, must have a valid Driver's License.

In some positions, must be willing to work irregular hours.

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

Candidates must attach their Joint Services Transcripts evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) if they would like military course work to be considered as part of the application review. Please follow the link below for additional information.

https://www.dantes.doded.mil/EducationPrograms/get-credit/creditmilitary.html

Working and Physical Conditions

Probationary Period: Six months

Supervision Exercised:No formal supervisory responsibilities; may direct and check the work of less experienced personnel or instruct and train others in specific aspects of the work

HR Contact: Ashley Thomas- Ashley.Thomas@Cincinnati-oh.gov

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