<p>CLERICAL SPECIALIST (12 MONTHS)</p> <p>AFSCME</p> <p>HALLEN SCHOOL</p> <p>SALARY RANGE (STEPS): $41,462.00 (STEP 1) TO $51,970.00 (STEP 6)</p> <p>32.5 HOURS PER WEEK</p> <p>Current members of AFSCME LOCAL 1522 will be given first opportunity to fill the position.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Performs clerical work of an organization unit involving moderately complex clerical </li></ul> <p>procedures requiring the exercise of judgment and making decisions within the</p> <p>limits of standards procedures and general instructions</p> <ul> <li>Serves as an information source, directing callers to proper persons and providing </li></ul> <p>information regarding the functions and operations of the department</p> <ul> <li>Maintains records and files of a moderately complex nature requiring technical knowledge </li></ul> <p>of departmental operations</p> <ul> <li>Interprets and applies departmental rules, policies, and regulations in accordance with </li></ul> <p>prescribed standards</p> <ul> <li>Types letters, memoranda, reports, statistical tabulations, and other material, often </li></ul> <p>requiring compiling data from copy of rough drafts</p> <ul> <li>Processes applications, forms, evaluations, reports, and related material by checking for </li></ul> <p>completeness and conformance to standards requirements</p> <ul> <li>Compiles and distributes copies of forms and records according to predetermined systems and </li></ul> <p>procedures</p> <ul> <li>Inputs, processes, and retrieves data through the use of a personal computer </li><li>Operates a wide variety of standards office machines </li><li>Composes correspondence from notes on verbal instructions </li><li>Performs related work as required </li></ul> <p>REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>High school diploma or the equivalent, including or supplemented by courses in business</p> <p>practices, typing, and personal computer operations, plus two (2) years of</p> <p>varied office clerical work experience or, any equivalent combination of</p> <p>experience and training which provides a demonstrated potential for performing</p> <p>the duties of the position</p> <p>Good knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment, including a</p> <p>personal computer</p> <p>Good knowledge of departmental programs, policies, and operations, as applied to work</p> <p>performed</p> <p>Good skill in typing</p> <p>Considerable ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions</p> <p>Good ability to make work decisions in accordance with rules, regulations, and departmental</p> <p>policies and procedures</p> <p>Good ability to maintain clerical records of some complexity and to prepare reports from</p> <p>such records</p> <p>Considerable ability to compose correspondence and reports</p> <p>Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with</p> <p>superiors, associates, and the general public</p> <p>Bilingual preferred</p> <p>This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.</p> <ul> <li>This position is in accordance with the Agreement between the City of Bridgeport and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1522. The salary range is for List B, promotional opportunity position, and to commensurate with experience and qualifications. </li></ul> <p>It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices.</p> <p>The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>