The Rome City School District is seeking a qualified candidate for a Senior Office Specialist in our Special Education Department. This is a full-time, 12-month Civil Service role, working 8 hours per day. As a competitive Civil Service position, the selected candidate must take and successfully pass the required Civil Service examination.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND one (1) year of experience performing office and clerical tasks.
To be eligible for this position, you must meet at least minimum requirements. It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removed from consideration.
CITY OF ROME (ALL DIVISIONS)
SENIOR OFFICE SPECIALIST
COMPETITIVE CLASSIFICATION
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Formerly known as "Senior Typist", the incumbent in this class performs office and clerical tasks and assignments at a higher performance level than "Office Specialist". The duties are performed under direct supervision with the work reviewed by immediate observation, cross checking, periodic or spot checks or by another step in a clerical process. Supervisors are available for consultation on new or difficult assignments. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. The incumbent performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
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Types, sorts, processes and files office correspondence, forms, rosters, payrolls, bills, invoices, vouchers, records, purchase orders, reports, index cards, memoranda, and other material;
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Prepares from copy, rough draft and/or dictation machine- office documents which include but are not limited to: letters, memoranda, contracts, permits, licenses, vouchers, etc.;
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Operates various office equipment;
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Answers telephones, takes messages and furnishes routine information;
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Receives, sorts and processes mail;
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Orders, inventories and issues office supplies;
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Prepares file folders containing office documents;
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Receives, greets and provides information and assistance to the general public.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
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Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment;
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Working knowledge of basic arithmetic and English;
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Working knowledge of office keyboards;
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Ability to produce accurate copy of office documents;
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Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;
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Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with office staff and members of the public;
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Possess a positive workplace attitude and friendly demeanor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND one (1) year of experience performing office and clerical tasks.