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Position Title Principal Typist District Office (Probationary) Required Application Type School Related Personnel Salary/Pay Scale $26.40/hr. Job Description 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. Civil Service Title Principal Typist Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A two year degree in Secretarial Science and 2 (two) years clerical experience including the operation of a personal computer; OR Graduation from High School or a GED and 4 (four) years of clerical experience which shall involved the operation of a personal computer; OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Salary:

$26.40/hr. Application Procedure Please upload: Letter of interest, proof of High School Diploma or GED completion and/or college transcripts, and two (2) letters of reference. Job Category Office Staff Job Location District Office