Warren County Civil Service Job Description
TYPIST
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This work involves performing routine clerical duties or assisting in the performance of more difficult or responsible clerical work requiring full-time or substantial part-time use of a typewriter or word-processor. The work is performed under direct supervision with detailed instructions given for new or difficult assignments. The duties of a Typist are similar to those of a Clerk except that a typist must have the ability to type at an acceptable rate of speed. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (illustrative only)
Types forms, letters, transcripts, invoices, vouchers, records, payrolls, schedules, reports, title searches, judgments, lis pendens, index cards, time cards and similar materials;
Transcribes from tape recorded material or longhand copy;
Files correspondence, memoranda, reports and other materials;
Makes entries on cards, bills, or in ledgers from original sources;
Makes arithmetical computations of fees and taxes;
Answers telephone, providing information to callers, taking messages and making appointments;
Collects money and accounts for monies received;
Addresses envelopes;
Operates office machines;
Indexes materials and performs simple record keeping tasks;
May act as a receptionist, giving information and directing the public.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to write legibly; skill in typing at a predetermined rate of speed; clerical aptitude; good judgment; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
A. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, including or supplemented by a course in typing; or
B. Completion of a course in typing, and two years of experience in a clerical position involving the operation of a typewriter; or
C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).