Clerk Information Technology- Prov Perm. RB #26-182

• Definition
• Benefits

Distinguishing Features of the Class

1. position in this class is characterized by a broad responsibility for the performance of non-typing clerical tasks. Work is routine in nature however as incumbents gain experience on assignments and unit activities additional and more complex duties are added. These additional duties do not reach the difficulty or complexity of work associated with the senior level of this series. Although detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments with procedures that are definitely fixed incumbents must exercise independent judgment in applying them to specific cases. Work is reviewed either by observation periodic or spot checks cross checking by others or by checking the completed work. (This class is equivalent to that of Typist with the exception that typists must have the ability to type.) No supervision is exercised over other employees.

Typical Work Activities

Files and maintains records reports and other documents:

- checks for clerical accuracy and completeness;

- opens dates sorts distributes and files mail;

- sorts indexes and files bills requisitions ledger cards and other material alphabetically and/or numerically;

- posts and makes entries from original sources and maintains records bills control cards and ledgers;

- makes file searches and pulls needed material.

Issues and records licenses permits and applications;

Collects fees and accounts for monies received;

Maintains time reports and payroll data;

Assists in compiling data statistics and other basic information for research purposes;

Answers telephone or switchboard: takes messages and gives routine information;

May act as receptionist directing callers to proper persons or sources of information

May assist in the input/retrieval of data on a computer terminal;

May operate copy machines microfilm simple computing and other office machines;

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Promotional

Applicants must have continuous and permanent status as a Clerk Aide in the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority for at least two years in the non-competitive class. In addition applicants must have Graduation from High School Business School Equivalency Diploma or GED.

NOTE: The promotional eligible list will be used to certify candidates for appointment to the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority only.

Open Competitive

Graduation from High School Business School Equivalency Diploma or GED.

Supplemental Information