CITY OF PHILADELPHIA PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
1A11
CLERK TYPIST I
Specialties
( Bilingual )
( General )
GENERAL DEFINITION
This is routine typing and clerical work. Employees in this class perform clerical duties
at the beginning level. Employees in this class also perform routine typing of form letters,
memoranda, reports and other material, however, previous training or experience in typing is
required. The work includes operating standard office equipment. Work is performed under
the close supervision of a clerical or administrative supervisor.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
Both Specialties
- Types articles, form letters, memoranda, reports, tabulations, checks and other material
from copy, rough draft, or dictating machine.
- Utilizes a computer or terminal keyboard for typing and routine data entry and retrieval
tasks.
- Sorts and files correspondence, checks, vouchers, index cards, and other materials.
- Posts personnel payroll, equipment, or other records.
- Makes simple arithmetic calculations; computes data from requisitions, statistical reports,
time reports, or other records.
- Answers telephone and personal inquiries; routes visitors and calls; secures and gives out
routine information.
- Operates computers, terminals, copiers, calculators, typewriters, switchboard, or other
office equipment.
Bilingual Specialty
- Performs the duties described above with member of the English language speaking and
designated non-English language speaking populations.
- Performs related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
ABILITY TO:
- make routine arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately and with
reasonable speed.
- learn assigned clerical tasks within a reasonable
training period.
- use a computer or terminal keyboard for typing and data entry and retrieval.
- understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- type from clear copy at a speed level and within accuracy limits established to
determine typing skills.
- understand and speak the designated non-English language fluently for the
Bilingual Specialty.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
(The following statements
represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject
applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based
on training and experience requirements as approved on 3/1997.)
Both Specialties
EDUCATION
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
Additional Requirement for the Bilingual Specialty
- Sufficient training and/or experience to be able to converse effectively in the designated
non-English language.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
PAY RANGE: 4
Class Established: 1/1953
Spec. Revision:
CSC - 1/1997 ; Ad Board - 3/1997
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END OF JOB CLASS SPECIFICATION - 1A11