STENOGRAPHER (SPANISH SPEAKING) 0030

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under direct supervision, an employee in this class performs routine stenographic work and related general office duties. The work differs from that of a stenographer in that the incumbent is also responsible for communicating with the department. Work primarily involves taking routine shorthand, dictation and transcribing notes into typewritten form, although the amount of time spent on these activities varies considerably among positions. Work also requires the performance of clerical duties which follow well established procedures that can be learned by on-the-job training. Detailed instructions and close supervision are received at the beginning of work and on new assignments, although regular routine assignments may be performed more independently, and more initiative and judgment are utilized as experience is gained. Performance is subject to close supervision and is reviewed by a superior upon completion for both content and accuracy. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Answers routine personal and telephone inquiries requiring the ability to speak and understand Spanish;

Takes dictation of ordinary difficulty and transcribes notes on typewriter;

May transcribe from a recording device; may operate a word processor;

Cuts stencils and types articles, reports, forms, tabulations and memoranda from rough or corrected copy;

Receives, sorts, and distributes mail and performs other routine clerical or record-keeping tasks;

Composes routine correspondence in accordance with standardized practice;

May operate a small switchboard and act as receptionist.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures, equipment and clerical techniques; working knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; skill in taking and transcribing dictation at a reasonable rate of speed; skill in typing accurately with a reasonable rate of speed; ability to read, write and converse fluently in Spanish; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to learn assigned tasks and to adhere to prescribed departmental routines; ability to make arithmetical computations and tabulations accurately and with a reasonable rate of speed; ability to establish an effective working relationship with co-workers, superiors, and the public; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

R11/01/10

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive