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State of Rhode Island Hiring for PRINCIPAL CLERK Job at Providence, RI Full Time
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Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the work of several subordinates in a small office, or to supervise the work of a subdivision of a centralized office unit engaged in performing varied routine and difficult clerical tasks; to participate in the performance of such tasks; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior in accordance with established policies and procedures; instructions usually are given only at the beginning of assignments involving a new type of work; work is generally in final form when completed and is subject to, but does not always receive, review of superiors.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises and reviews the work of clerical workers, assigning tasks and reviewing work performed for conformance to procedures and instructions.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
In accordance with established procedures, to supervise and participate in the work performed by a small staff engaged in performing one or several clerical tasks such as: preparing and issuing licenses or permits; preparing, verifying and processing requisitions, vouchers, claims and other records, forms or reports of a clerical nature related to fiscal activities; processing time, leave, travel, appointment, payroll or other personnel and related records, forms or reports; preparing, verifying, processing and maintaining other varied and important office records and reports; indexing and filing records, forms, reports, etc.; proofreading; assembling, compiling, verifying and analyzing routine statistical clerical data, including the preparation of tables and charts prescribed by a superior; performing data to be used for mechanical tabulation; taking telephone calls; performing receptionist duties such as receiving visitors, giving them information of a routine or non technical nature, or referring them to proper persons for requested information; processing incoming and outgoing mail, etc.
To supervise and review the work of a subdivision of a centralized office unit engaged in performing varied routine and difficult clerical tasks.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of office practices, commercial arithmetic and business English; the ability to make moderately complex arithmetical computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed; the ability to plan, supervise and review the work of a small clerical staff; the ability to keep complex records and to prepare periodic reports from such records; the ability to interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures relating to work assignments; the ability to prepare clear and concise oral and written reports; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a senior high school; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a position involving the exercise of independent judgement in the performance of varied clerical work of a difficult nature.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
A successful Principal Clerk will have ability to work independently to manage work assignment(s) according to standards, department expectations and timeframes. Work requires strong attention to detail, ability to create basic spreadsheets, maintain digital files and work within shared files. In addition, strong customer service skills are preferred.
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