STENOGRAPHER 0031
Under
direct supervision, an employee in this class performs routine stenographic
work and related general office duties.
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
Takes dictation of ordinary difficulty and transcribes notes on typewriter;
May operate a word processor; may
use a recording device;
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 understand and carry out
oral and written instructions; ability to learn assigned tasks and to adhere to
prescribed departmental routines; ability to make arithmetic 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
Competitive