Principal Clerk (Anticipated)

The Rome City School District is actively recruiting for an antipated Principal Clerk position in the Supported Learning department. This is a competitive position through civil service. Selected candidate will be subject to an examination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(a) Graduation from high school and five (5) years of progressively responsible clerical experience; OR

(b) Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

CITY OF ROME (ALL DIVISIONS)

PRINCIPAL CLERK COMPETITIVE CLASSIFICATION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Plans, assigns, reviews and supervises the clerical work of a large or complex unit and independently performs the more difficult and responsible clerical functions; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is highly important clerical work involving

responsibility for the frequent exercise of independent judgment in planning and managing complex clerical activities and independently performing the more responsible and complex functions. The work is performed in accordance with general instructions regarding objectives, policies and procedures. Difficult technical or policy problems are referred to a superior for decision or review of judgment if recommendations are made.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

* Plans, assigns and reviews clerical work and instructs employees in the details of specialized clerical work;

* Revises and develop improved work procedures and methods and installs those approved by superiors:

* Receives and reviews complaints and assigns necessary follow-up action;

* Assists supervisors in the preparation of budget information, collection of data, compiling of statistics, and solution of personnel problems;

* Maintains complex activity control records, schedules work loads and flow and coordinates the work with that of other units;

* Maintains complex indexing, coding and filing systems;

* Supervises and participates in the maintenance of routine financial and stock control records not requiring specialized account keeping training.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

* Thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment;

* Thorough knowledge of business arithmetic and English;

* Working knowledge of modern office machines and ability to apply it to recurring work problems;

* Thorough knowledge of the policies, laws and regulations relating to the program of the particular agency;

* Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of clerical assistants;

* Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions;

* Ability to prepare correspondence and reports;

* Ability to deal effectively with the public;

* Good judgment in solving complex clerical problems;

* Initiative and resourcefulness;

* Tact and courtesy;

* Integrity;

* Good physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(a) Graduation from high school and five (5) years of progressively responsible clerical experience; OR

(b) Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,641.45 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,641