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Binghamton City School District Anticipated Clerk in Binghamton, New York
The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill an anticipated Senior Typist position for the 2024-2025 school year. This is a full-time, 10-month position.
The BCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and professional development.
Job Qualifications
In order to be considered for this opening, applicants must be:
+ + Currently on the Civil Service eligible list for the title, or
Currently appointed to the title, or
Eligible to take the exam for the title when it becomes available
Application Procedure
Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.
Three letters of recommendation bearing the writer's signatures, dated within the last 18 months.
Copy of Certification.
Transcripts.
This is routine work involving responsibility for the performance of a variety of clerical tasks. The work is performed according to defined procedures with detailed instructions for new or unusual assignments. The work is performed under direct supervision. Does related work as required.
Typical Work Activities:
Receives, records, files and maintains routine legal, financial and in general, government documents, papers and records
Received, logs in, issues receipts and counts money received in routine financial transactions
Maintains inventory of supplies and materials
Makes routine entries in ledger and journal accounts
Sorts, indexes and files ledger cards, makes file searches, issues and charges out books and periodicals, catalogs monographs and audiovisual software
Acts as a receptionist, answers the telephone, answers questions, takes messages, transfers calls and provides information
Files reference cards, mail, films and cross-reference files
Prepares data for statistical computations, keeps employee time records and accruals, tally on food orders and maintains census records
Performs typing on an incidental and occasional basis
Operates Xerox and audiovisual equipment
Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to get along well with others; ability to write legibly; clerical aptitude; neatness; accuracy; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Either:
Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma; or
One year of clerical experience; or
An equivalent combination of training and experience
Position Start Date:07/01/2025
Application Deadline:06/30/2024
Civil Service Title: Clerk
Job Number: 2425-11