The Special Education Department has a vacancy for a principal typist.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Independently performs difficult and responsible clerical functions which may involve the supervision of subordinate clerical staff; does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is important clerical work which involves responsibility for the performance of the difficult and complex clerical tasks which require the skilled operation of a personal computer. An incumbent may act as secretary to the head of a large department with the duties requiring a high degree of mature judgment and expert knowledge of program policies and procedures. The work is performed in accordance with general instructions received from a superior with considerable leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out individual assignments. Immediate supervision may be exercised over the work of a number of clerical assistants.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)
Supervises clerical staff in handling records, filling and other clerical duties;
May act as personal secretary to a department head;
Supervises the preparation of information releases;
Independently prepares routine correspondence;
Installs standard office procedures and methods and instructs staff in their application;
Types correspondence, records and reports;
Collects information to be used as a basis for reports and memoranda and prepares summaries and reports of various phases of the agency’s programs;
Keeps complex records of activities of the agency;
Under general supervision, purchases equipment and supplies;
Performs a variety of related duties in carrying out the work of the office.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of secretarial practices; thorough knowledge of the office practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures; ability to type accurately at a satisfactory rate of speed; ability to understand and interpret written material; ability to get along well with others; good judgment; initiative and resourcefulness; tact and courtesy; neat appearance; good physical condition.