Clerk III w/Typing at Rochester Housing Authority

Rochester, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

29.69

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Typing, Word Processing Software, Personal Computer Use, Data Entry, Database Management Software, Filing, Proofreading, Cross Referencing, Alphabetizing, Arithmetic Computations, Record Keeping, Public Interaction

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

CLERK III/TYPING DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a clerical position which involves the performance of a wide variety of activities within well-defined procedures. Individuals assigned to this class are given detailed oral and/or written instructions for new or more complex assignments. The duties are carried out under direct supervision, which is usually received in the form of review of completed assignments, another step in the clerical process and/or supervisory observation. Employees of this class may be required to exercise some independent judgment in performing assigned duties. Supervision is not a responsibility of this position, but Rochester Housing Authority employees may be expected to lead subordinate clerical employees in the performance of their duties. Performs related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: * Types material from copy, rough drafts, dictation machine, or other instructions; * Checks items being filed for completeness; * Checks items, data or names in files for accuracy; * Prepares and types correspondence on matters where policies and procedures are well defined; * Creates and modifies documents using word processing software and personal computer; * Enters data and runs reports, using database management software and personal computer; * Greets individual visitors and refers them to the proper persons; * Places calls and provides information over the phone; * Transfers information from one file or other record to another by hand; * Files, shelves or stores items (such as folders, books or other items) in accordance with file codes or classification symbols; * Prepares new file folders; * Proofs, by comparing typed material with source material, and corrects or marks for correction as necessary; * Cross references files. ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * Knowledge of the alphabet; * Knowledge of and ability to use word processing software; * Ability to use a personal computer; * Ability to type; * Ability to copy numerical data and other information accurately; * Ability to prepare and type written communications; * Ability to compare numbers quickly and accurately; * Ability to spell; * Ability to compare names and narrative information quickly and accurately; * Ability to alphabetize names and categories; * Ability to read standard forms; * Ability to perform arithmetic computations; * Ability to maintain records and files; * Ability to deal effectively with the public and office personnel. Page Break FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * All the Entry Level KSA'S PLUS * Knowledge of office policies, procedures and terminology. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent PLUS 1. Associates’ degree in secretarial science or office technology; OR 2. Two (2) years experience performing general clerical activities which included entering data into a personal computer.

Responsibilities

This clerical position involves performing a variety of activities within defined procedures, such as typing materials from various sources, checking and filing items for accuracy, and preparing correspondence based on established policies. Duties also include data entry, running reports, handling visitor and phone inquiries, and maintaining files.