Typist

The Ontario County Department of Social Services is currently seeking applicants for a Typist, Part-Time position. 

Distinguishing Feature of the Class

The work is primarily of a routine nature and involves the independent performance of standardized clerical tasks involving the use of a computer.  Detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments.  Alertness and 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 Clerk.  Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Types forms, form letters, transcripts, invoices, vouchers records, payrolls, timecards and similar materials;
• Acts a receptionist;
• Intake of family court eligibility forms, collects information, enters information into PDCMS program;
• Send vouchers to assigned attorneys
• Open new family court cases into PDCMS program;
• Assist family court attorney in data collection/reporting requirements;
• Operate various office machines – copiers, adding machines, etc.;
• Files correspondence, memorandum, reports and other materials

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to operate an alphanumeric keyboard such as a computer and related peripheral equipment at an acceptable rate of speed (35 words per minute); ability to set up appropriate forms, charges and other tabular listings; ability to perform close, detailed work; ability to obtain and relay information; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to get along well with others, clerical aptitude; mental alertness; neatness; accuracy; tact and courtesy.

To Apply

Do not apply through this job board.  Please visit https://ontario-portal.mycivilservice.com/ to apply. 

NO TYPING OR WRITTEN EXAM IS REQUIRED.