TYPIST CLERK III (2158) at Glendale Unified School District
About the Employer
In Glendale Unified schools, we focus on maximizing student achievement, fostering students’ social and emotional growth, and creating a vibrant, inclusive environment where all children can learn and thrive. Glendale Unified is the third largest school district in Los Angeles County. We proudly serve 25,000 students in preschool through 12th grade and beyond. We proudly offer dual immersion programs in seven languages; Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Glendale Unified also offers six magnet schools focused on technology, world languages, and visual and performing arts, and a wide variety of Career and Technical Education pathways beginning in middle school. Through a collaborative partnership with Glendale Community College, Glendale Unified offers students multiple opportunities to earn college credit before they graduate from high school, including our Hoover Early College Academy and Glendale High Cloud Computing and Computer Science Academy. We are excelling together to provide our students with endless pathways for success! Several of our schools are recipients of prestigious awards such as: National Blue Ribbon Schools, California Distinguished Schools, California Gold Ribbon Schools, and Title I Academic Achieving Schools. Glendale Unified is a diverse school district that welcomes students and families from all over the world. Our students come from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds and speak 35 different languages.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Performs complex clerical work relating to a specific function or program requiring specialized knowledge and involving frequent and responsible contacts. Clerical duties require the ability to perform skilled typing/keyboarding using a computer. Some positions in this classification require bilingual skills in Armenian or Spanish (speak, read, and write). The resulting list from this recruitment will be used to fill both permanent and substitute/temporary positions in the district.
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GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS DESCRIPTION
TYPIST CLERK III
DEFINITION
Performs complex clerical work relating to a specific function or program requiring specialized knowledge and involving frequent and responsible contacts. Clerical duties require the ability to perform skilled typing/keyboarding using a typewriter or computer.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A Typist Clerk III assumes functional responsibility for a complex clerical activity or program. The work of this class requires the exercise of independent judgment in the interpretation and application of rules, procedures, policies, and precedents and may involve the indirect supervision of lower-level clerical staff.
A Typist Clerk II performs journey level general clerical duties within a framework of established procedures. The work of this class requires a knowledge of clerical systems and procedures, and the ability to choose among alternatives in solving problems.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by higher-level clerical or administrative personnel.
Assignments may require the indirect supervision of other clerical positions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Plans, schedules, and performs complex clerical, work relating to the specialized function or program to which assigned.
Conducts transactions with school personnel or the public in matters requiring a detailed knowledge, interpretation, and application of rules, procedures, policies, and precedents.
Prepares documents based on data obtained from records and other sources and processes them in accordance with prescribed procedures.
Compiles information for reports and transactions and assists in the consolidation and presentation of data.
Maintains a system of files and records; establishes and maintains systems to insure accountability and controls; enters or extracts information on or from records using a computer terminal.
Coordinates work with Educational, Technology and Information Services in applying procedures and controls.
Composes correspondence and prepares reports independently or from oral instructions.
Types correspondence from rough drafts, marginal notes, verbal instructions, or recorded dictation.
Initiates general clerical procedures and develops recommendations regarding such areas as forms and reports, schedules, filing systems, and flow of information.
May handle confidential information.
Performs related duties as assigned.
CLASS QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Record-keeping techniques, filing systems, and information management.
Computer applications, data management, storage, and retrieval systems.
Laws, rules, and regulations appropriate to the assignment.
Ability to:
Plan, lay out, and conduct clerical operations involving transactions requiring effective accountability and accurate controls.
Perform a variety of responsible and technical work in support of an assigned function or program.
Learn, interpret, and communicate effectively rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Perform complex clerical work involving independent judgment, accuracy, and speed.
Spell correctly and use appropriate English, and make arithmetical computations.
Operate various pieces of office equipment such as computers using a variety of hardware and software.
Input data using a computer.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Provide technical, functional supervision to other clerical employees.
Maintain confidentiality.
Type/Keyboard input at a speed of not less than 40 net words per minute on a typewriter, or computer.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Two years of recent, increasingly responsible clerical work which has involved skilled typing/keyboarding.
Desirable:
Written and oral proficiency in a second language.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Depending upon assignment, possession of a valid State of California Class "C" driver's license. Ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates and maintain insurability.
05/1980 - Classification established by Personnel Commission
12/1987 - Major Revision
03/1993 - Revision - insurability/license
03/2005 - Revision
06/13/2017 - Minor Revision to Employment Standards
Requirements / Qualifications
No on-line application process available on EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Current Employment Opportunities > Classified Opportunities MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Two years of recent, increasingly responsible clerical work which has involved skilled typing/keyboarding. - Ability to type/keyboard input accurately at a speed not less than 40 net words per minute and with 80% accuracy. See important details regarding the required typing certificate in the job bulletin on our website. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE - Depending upon assignment, possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. Ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates and maintain insurability. Desirable: Written and oral proficiency in a second language. Note: A more complete list of requirements, duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our website at www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Classified Job Descriptions Job Type: OPEN COMPETITIVE Location: District-wide/Various Sites, California Department: District-wide/Various Sites VACANCIES: Various opportunities exist for permanent and on-call temporary assignments. Positions may be at various locations throughout the district boundaries (Glendale, La Crescenta, or Montrose). Positions vary from 3-8 hours per day, and 9.25-12 months per year.
No on-line application process available on EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Current Employment Opportunities > Classified Opportunities A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of the top-qualifying applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the district will be invited to participate in the next step of the process. For permanent positions, the examination will include a written test and a qualifications appraisal interview. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details prior to the start of the examination process. Probationary Period: 130 days of paid service. Note regarding the salary: The listed salary rates represent the first and last steps of the salary range. All new employees start at the first step. Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate at the first step only ($16.38). Permanent employees may earn higher rates upon successful completion of the probationary period (step 2 after 130 days of paid service) and may receive merit increases each year up to the maximum amount (step 9, $24.23 after 7 1/2 years). GUSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer who serves a diverse community.
Requirements / Qualifications
No on-line application process available on EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Current Employment Opportunities > Classified Opportunities MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Two years of recent, increasingly responsible clerical work which has involved skilled typing/keyboarding. - Ability to type/keyboard input accurately at a speed not less than 40 net words per minute and with 80% accuracy. See important details regarding the required typing certificate in the job bulletin on our website. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE - Depending upon assignment, possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. Ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates and maintain insurability. Desirable: Written and oral proficiency in a second language. Note: A more complete list of requirements, duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our website at www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Classified Job Descriptions Job Type: OPEN COMPETITIVE Location: District-wide/Various Sites, California Department: District-wide/Various Sites VACANCIES: Various opportunities exist for permanent and on-call temporary assignments. Positions may be at various locations throughout the district boundaries (Glendale, La Crescenta, or Montrose). Positions vary from 3-8 hours per day, and 9.25-12 months per year.
No on-line application process available on EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Current Employment Opportunities > Classified Opportunities A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of the top-qualifying applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the district will be invited to participate in the next step of the process. For permanent positions, the examination will include a written test and a qualifications appraisal interview. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details prior to the start of the examination process. Probationary Period: 130 days of paid service. Note regarding the salary: The listed salary rates represent the first and last steps of the salary range. All new employees start at the first step. Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate at the first step only ($16.38). Permanent employees may earn higher rates upon successful completion of the probationary period (step 2 after 130 days of paid service) and may receive merit increases each year up to the maximum amount (step 9, $24.23 after 7 1/2 years). GUSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer who serves a diverse community.
Application Deadline
8/14/2020 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/3/2020
Contact
Edwin Momartin
818-241-3111 Ext. 1256
818-241-3111 Ext. 1256
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
16.38 - $24.23 Hourly
Length of Work Year
9.25-12 mos/yr
Employment Type
Full and Part Time