Senior clerk typist

Job Title

Senior Clerk Typist

Department

Health

Division/Work Unit

Environmental Services

Bargaining Unit

CSEA

Salary

Job Group 4

Starting salary for external candidates: $42,108. (Non-Negotiable)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type

Provisional

Provisional Appointment Notice (If applicable)

This position is classified within the competitive class of the New York State Civil Service system and, as such, is subject to the examination and appointment requirements prescribed by Civil Service Law. Permanent appointment will be contingent upon success in a future civil service examination and subsequent placement on the resulting eligible list. Being reachable on the eligible list does not guarantee permanent appointment. Appointments will be made in accordance with the New York State Civil Service Law, including “Rule-of-Three”.

Shift

Monday through Friday 08:30AM – 04:30PM

Location

Erie County- Environmental Services 503 Kensington Ave. Buffalo, NY 14214

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The work involves the performance of typing and varied duties of a moderately difficult nature. This class differs from that of Clerk Typist by virtue of the more difficult and varied nature of the work performed and by the independent judgment in the application of established procedures and methods that is exercised by the incumbent. Work is performed under the general or direct supervision of a higher ranking employee, depending on the nature of the assignment. Supervision may be exercised over one or more clerical assistants. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

· Types accounting and financial statements, payrolls, statistical tabulations and data, for letters, memoranda, vouchers, reports, requisitions and other material;

· Reviews accounts, reports and other documents for completeness, accuracy and conformity with established procedures;

· Indexes and files documents and correspondence;

· Searches, locates, and records papers and documents;

· Assembles a variety of data from office records for incorporation into various reports;

· Answers telephone, email or written correspondences, gives routine information to the public and makes appointments for superior;

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, including or supplemented by a course in typing (see Notes 1 and 3) and one (1) year of office clerical experience (see Notes 2 & 4).

NOTE 1: One year of office clerical experience, which included typing, may be substituted for the required typing course.

NOTE 2: Completion of a one (1) year or longer post high school secretarial course, which included typing, may be substituted for the required experience. Additional office clerical experience which included typing, may be substituted for the required experience. Additional office clerical experience which included typing, beyond the one year requirement, may be substituted for high school on a year- for- year basis.

NOTE 3: Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher, can substitute for the required typing course.

NOTE 4: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

Special Requirements

N/A

Criminal Background Check

In accordance with New York State law, a criminal background check may be conducted after a conditional offer of employment has been made. A prior conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment, unless required by law or directly related to the duties of the position. Certain positions may be subject to additional background screening based on statutory or regulatory requirements.

Remote Work Eligibility

This position is not eligible for remote work under any circumstances. The duties of this role require full-time, on-site presence.

Diversity Statement

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Visa Sponsorship

Erie County does not sponsor employment-based visa status for any position. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

This Notice Will be posted for the period: Through and Including

September 16, 2025 – September 29, 2025

PLEASE REPLY IN WRITING (RESUME/TRANSCRIPT) TO: Tia Johnson, 95 FRANKLIN ST. ROOM 604, BUFFALO NY 14202 OR EMAIL [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42,108.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person