Position Title Office Specialist 12 month Required Application Type School Related Personnel Salary/Pay Scale $35,475.05 per year Job Description The Rome City School District is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Office Specialist position at Rome Free Academy. This is a 12-month position, working 7.5 hours per day. As a competitive Civil Service position, the selected candidate must take and successfully pass the required Civil Service examination after hired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR two (2) years of clerical experience. To be eligible for this position, you must meet at least the minimum requirements specified in the posting. It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and being removed from consideration. If you have an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree, please upload your transcripts showing the degree awarded.

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COMPETITIVE CLASSIFICATION

OFFICE

SPECIALIST

DISTINGUISHING

FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Formally known as "Typist", the incumbent in this entry level class performs routine office and clerical functions. Detailed instructions are provided for new or more difficult assignments and accuracy of work performed is reviewed in process or upon completion. Duties of this class may involve public contact and/or work of a confidential nature. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher level supervisor. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. The incumbent performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

(Illustrative Only) Types, sorts, processes and files correspondence, forms, rosters, payrolls, bills, invoices, vouchers, records, purchase orders, catalog cards, reports, index cards, memoranda, clinic reports, and other material; Prepares from copy, rough draft and/or dictating machine-office documents which include but are not limited to: letters, memoranda, contracts, permits, licenses, vouchers, etc.; Operates various office equipment; Answers telephones, takes messages and furnishes routine information; Receives, sorts and processes mail; Orders, inventories and issues supplies; Prepares file folders containing office documents; Receives, greets and provides information and assistance to the general public.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; Knowledge of basic arithmetic and English; Ability to learn word processing programs to type letters, reports, documents, etc. on a computer; Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; Possession of a positive workplace attitude and friendly demeanor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

A. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR B. Two (2) years of clerical experience.

NOTE:

Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements. Civil Service Title Office Specialist Job Category Office Staff Job Location Rome Free Academy