Typist Clerk III

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO CURRENT REGULAR SHASTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

THERE IS A 4% SALARY INCREASE SCHEDULED FOR 12/29/02

Typist Clerk III is the full journey level in the Typist Clerk class series. Incumbents perform specialized clerical duties that require accuracy and the ability to oversee assigned office functions; may be responsible to act as lead worker, supervising clerical assistants on a limited basis; and to perform related work as required. The current position is in the Mental Health Department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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Types reports, letters, documents, records, vouchers, requisitions, lists, schedules, orders, notices and statistical and financial data; types letters from rough draft, marginal notes or verbal instructions; interviews callers in a public office and over the telephone and either furnishes the desired information, refers them to the proper source or arranges an appointment with an appropriate person; researches, extracts, transfers and summarizes information from records; types material of a confidential nature; prepares acknowledgments and replies to letters; checks reports, records and other data for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established standards; checks and tabulates data; receives money in payment of bills, fines and fees, gives receipts and keeps records of collections; follows up on material sent to other people for review or completion; proofreads copy; maintains a variety of personnel, financial and statistical records and files; alphabetizes materials; keeps stock of office supplies and orders new supplies when needed; cuts stencils; operates a variety of office equipment, including a copier, calculator and other types; may operate a switchboard periodically; may operate a data entry terminal; may supervise, assign and review the work of clerical assistants.

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Complex clerical methods and procedures; style/format of business correspondence; punctuation, spelling and general English usage; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; basic mathematics; filing and record keeping methods.

Ability to:Perform difficult clerical work and type at a speed of not less than 45 words per minute from clear copy; organize work effectively; prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports; interpret and apply specific policies and procedures; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; and direct the work of others as assigned.

These employment standards are typically attained with two years of progressively responsible clerical experience in a related office environment or with one year of experience comparable to that of a Typist Clerk II with Shasta County.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate would have experience working with various software programs, i.e. WordPerfect, Word, and Excel. Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful for some assignments. Must be comfortable in a fast-paced office environment, and multi-tasking is necessary for most assignments.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT HAVE A TYPING CERTIFICATE ON FILE WITH PERSONNEL MUST SUBMIT A VALID TYPING CERTIFICATE DATED WITHIN THE PAST THREE YEARS VERIFYING A NET TYPING RATE OF 45 WPM WITH A COMPLETED COUNTY APPLICATION FORM.

ATTACH TO YOUR APPLICATION A DESCRIPTION OF THE MOST RESPONSIBLE CLERICAL POSITION(S) YOU HAVE HELD PROVIDING DETAILS REGARDING YOUR DUTIES AND LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY (LIMIT TO ONE PAGE).
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES

Applications will be accepted in the County Human Resources Office until 5:00 p.m., January 24, 2002. A cover letter and/or resume will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like, "See/Refer to Resume," or "See Attached." Closing date postmarks or Faxes will NO be accepted. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at the web address below. This recruitment will establish a new list. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the County Human Resources Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin.

Job Hotline: (530) 225-5078, always available for recorded information about positions open, and for requesting application forms and job bulletins.

Web Site: www.co.shasta.ca.us/departments/personnel

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Human Resources Office
1600 Court Street - Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-5515