TYPIST

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work is primarily of a routine nature and involves the independent performance of standardized clerical tasks involving the full-time or substantial part-time operation of a typewriter. Detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments. Alertness and a willingness to learn and prepare for assignments of progressively

increasing difficulty are essential attributes for employees in this title. Excepting the ability to typewrite, this class is equivalent to the class of the Clerk. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Operates a typewriter and/or Electronic Work Station (personal computer, word processor, or any other electronic microprocessor/device) and/or a computer terminal in performing duties

described below:

Types forms, form letters, transcripts, invoices, vouchers, records, payrolls, title searches,

judgments, lis pendens, reports, index cards, time cards and similar materials;

Transcribes dictaphone cylinders and/or longhand copy (which includes the typewriters used in relation to word processing);

Acts as receptionist;

Types and maintains various types of records;

Files correspondence, memoranda, reports and other materials;

Operates simple office machines --copiers, adding machines, word processing machines

(typewriters);

May, on occasion, be required to operate word processing, data entry or related business

equipment;

Indexes materials and performs simple record keeping tasks;

Makes entries on cards, or bills or in ledger from original sources;

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL

CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to type accurately at 35 words per minute; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to get along well with others; ability to write legibly; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; neatness; accuracy; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

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TYPIST 2

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

1. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; or

2. One year clerical experience which involved typing.

NOTE: Documented part-time or volunteer experience will be accepted on a prorated basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT: Certain assignments made to employees in this class will require access to transportation to meet field work assignments made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner.

APPROVED: August 28, 1995