Typist, LTHT

Ulster BOCES is seeking a Typist for a less-than-half-time (On-call/substitute), hourly position. The ideal candidate is courteous and organized, has a willingness to learn, and can maintain a high level of confidentiality.

All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply. Fingerprinting required.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive. Merit and fitness examination does not apply.

Rate of pay: $20 per hour

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The work involves responsibility for the performance of routine clerical tasks. A significant portion of the work involves typing. The work is carried out in accordance with established procedures and involves entry level office duties which provide support to the function of a municipal department or agency. The class differs from that of Clerk in that Clerk does not perform significant typing duties. Depending on assignment, work is performed under the general or direct supervision of a higher level employee. Detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments. Work is checked by observation and periodic review. Supervision over the work of others is not normally a responsibility of the class. Does related work as required.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Varies (hourly position)

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Types forms, letters, payrolls, bills, vouchers, records, catalog cards, reports, statistical reports, index cards, envelopes and similar materials;
• May utilize electronic data processing equipment in the course of carrying out various clerical duties;
• May transcribe Dictaphone cylinders and long hand copy;
• Acts as receptionist, directing callers to the proper person or office and provides information of a routine nature;
• Answers telephone, takes messages and makes appointments;
• Sorts correspondence, vouchers and similar materials;
• Files correspondence, memoranda, reports and other materials;
• Operates a photocopy machine, adding machine or other office machines;
• Maintains records and prepares simple reports;
• Collects money and accounts for monies received;
• Makes and checks routine arithmetic computations;
• Pastes book plates, pockets and date slips in books;
• Indexes materials;
• Assists in taking inventories and may maintain inventory records;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful completion of the eighth grade in school; or its equivalent.

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.

The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District • Highland Central School District • Kingston City Schools Consolidated • New Paltz Central School District • Onteora Central School District • Rondout Valley Central School District • Saugerties Central School District • Wallkill Central School District

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County (“BOCES”), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (“sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to Amanda Stokes, Assistant Superintendent for Administration in one of the following manners:

By E-Mail: complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org
By Mail: 175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York, 12561
By Telephone: (845) 255-1400

Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, Telephone: (646) 428-3900, FAX: (646) 428-3843; TDD: (800) 877-8339; E-Mail: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.