Job Details
CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS
CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS
OFFICE SUPPORT I
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Office Support I
Reports to: Principal, Director
Pay Grade: 55
NATURE OF WORK
An employee in this class performs several duties to provide clerical assistance within a small work unit or sub-unit of a larger department. Detailed instructions are given and most tasks are routine and repetitive in nature. Minor problems may be solved by the employee; all others are referred to the supervisor. Errors usually are quickly revealed or may be located only after involvement of other employees working in the same work unit; however, they are easily remedied and generally not costly. The employee in this position receives direct supervision.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK
- Compiles data from several established sources.
- Records readily available information obtained from a limited number of sources. Operates computer for routine and repetitive recording.
- Posts receipts and disbursements for one or few accounts. Verifies others' accounting of money.
- Verifies that quantity and cost amounts match on purchase orders, receipts and invoices. Sets up and maintains files for a limited number of subjects.
- Operates a limited variety of simple standard office equipment. Keyboards materials from exact copy with proficiency.
- Keyboards materials from rough copy or brief notes into draft form. Takes dictation in abbreviated longhand.
- Transcribes tapes of repetitive materials into established format. Answers incoming phone lines.
- Gives and obtains routine and limited information.
- Screens inquiries to identify simple ones to answer and ones to refer to another staff member. Composes brief routine narrative material.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Working knowledge of elementary arithmetic. Working knowledge of correct spelling.
- Some knowledge of correct grammar and vocabulary usage. Some knowledge of general office practices.
- Some knowledge of basic bookkeeping.
- Some knowledge of basic computer operation. Ability to operate multi-line phone system.
- Ability to compile simple information.
- Ability to use a basic computer software program.
SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCESome experience with data entry or previous office experience is preferred.
This specification has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job).
Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.
*In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.