An employee in this class performs clerical duties which require the application of independent judgment based on knowledge gained through work experience. The variety of work differs among positions, but where the work is more repetitive there is an added responsibility for finality of action. Duties involve responsibility for a significant part of the work process, or comparable responsibility for a single office activity which is production or control oriented. Work may involve providing training and guidance to new employees and acting as a lead worker or supervisor over routine clerical operations. Until the more difficult phases of the work are learned, the employee works under close supervision, but thereafter, specific instructions are received only when changes in procedures are made.
Assistance is normally available from a superior when unusual or difficult problems arise.
Operates a variety of office equipment including a typewriter where skilled typing is not required or typing is an incidental assignment. Performs other related work as assigned. Working knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions. Ability to maintain moderately complex clerical records and to prepare reports from such records.