Information Processing Specialist

Number of Positions: 1

Salary: $31,159 - $46,752, commensurate with experience

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls

Work Hours: TBD, 7.5 hours per day.

This position involves responsibility for processing information by operating a terminal linked to a mainframe computer or networked or stand-alone microcomputer in accordance with programmed instructions by the manipulation of a standard alphanumeric keyboard and related peripheral equipment to record, edit, store, revise and retrieve correspondence, reports, statistical, accounting and a variety of other forms of data. This position does not involve responsibilities in the areas of computer programming or systems analysis. However, an incumbent may modify or merge existing software or other program languages in accomplishing information processing functions. Additionally, when not engaged in equipment operations, an incumbent performs a variety of clerical duties.

• Operates computer equipment and related peripheral equipment such as scanners, and printers.

• Maintains records by utilizing electronic management systems or programs, recording, editing, sorting, retrieving and revising data, correspondence, reports, statistical tables, forms and other textual materials and documents;

• Compiles, verifies the accuracy of, and analyzes data, including the preparation of charts from multiple divisions of the organization, and prepares this data as reports for administration, local, regional and state regulatory agencies, and the Board of Education;

• Assigns and reviews work and instructs employees in specialized clerical and/or information processing activities specific to the division;

• Makes file searches, retrieves and prints data in standard software format, as well as creates custom reports and documents;

• Sets up appropriate controls on computer for margination, line spacing, paragraph, heading and footer information and other controls as necessary for document amendment or production;

• Prints completed documents to draft or letter quality as appropriate and forwards to supervisor or administrator for review;

• Confers with superiors on projects as to procedures; machine time, rate of output and difficulties encountered;

• Assists in training new personnel and staff on information processing equipment(and custom software) as requested;

• Uses local or wide area network for electronic mail, communication, data transfer, and searches;

• Prepares operator training materials and information equipment/software documentation;

• Communicates regularly with other BOCES departments, outside agencies and school districts;

• Performs a variety of clerical functions related to the position.

  
  

• Graduation from a regionally accredited New York State registered college with an associate degree in secretarial science, secretary and office studies, secretarial arts, secretarial technology, business office technology, computer technology or related field; OR

• Graduation from high school and two years of experience in the operation of information processing equipment*; OR

• Three years of experience in the operation of information processing equipment*; OR

• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A),(B) and (C) above.

• Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• NOTE:

Operation of information processing equipment is defined to mean the operation of a micro-computer or mainframe terminal utilizing word processing, database management and spreadsheet software and related peripheral equipment including printer, scanner and modem.

Vacancies are filled by a certified list provided by Washington County Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules for Washington County to obtain a permanent appointment

The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES does not discriminate in its programs and activities, including employment and admission as applicable, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, economic status, marital status, veterans' status, political affiliation, domestic victim status, use of a guide dog, hearing dog or service dog, disability, or other classifications protected under federal or state law, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The designated district compliance officer(s) will coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, and the New York State Human Rights Law. The WSWHE BOCES Civil Rights Compliance Officers are: Katelynn Attanasio and David Ashdown, Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES, 267 Ballard Road, Suite 5, Wilton, NY 12831. phone: (518) 581-3372, email: kattanasio@wswheboces.org or dashdown@wswheboces.org. Complaints may also be filed with the Office for Civil Rights, New York Office, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005- 2500, phone (646) 428-3800, fax (646) 428-3843, email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.