Position Title Senior Mail Clerk Required Application Type School Related Personnel Salary/Pay Scale Starting salary: $41,365-$46,011/year Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class:
This position involves overall responsibility for the management of postal and printing services provided by a centralized mail room. The work requires the operation of postal machines, photocopy machines and related office equipment. General supervision is received from a higher-level supervisor, with leeway allowed for making independent judgments on routine policies and procedures. Direct supervision may be exercised over one or more clerical employees, clerical assistants and student workers. The incumbent does related work as required.
Typical Work Activities and Information Processing Specialist II Expectations
- Sorts and distributes all incoming mail for departments, agencies and bureaus;
- Sorts and distributes interdepartmental mail and correspondence;
- Processes and meters mail and packages from departments, agencies and Bureaus for postal pickup;
- Processes registered mail, certified mail and return receipt requests;
- Produces photocopies on the copying machine for departments, agencies bureaus, and for the general public;
- Collate printed materials;
- Prepares periodic reports of the mailing and copy activities by departments;
- Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment and machines;
- Arranges for service representative to make major repairs and adjustments to equipment as required;
- Controls office inventories through the regular requisition of supplies and materials such as dry ink, developer and paper;
- May maintain security of appropriate duplicated confidential requests such as testing, documents and student records;
- May maintain a variety of duplicating records, service contracts and departmental accountability;
- May communicate with appropriate vendors for duplicating services in accordance with prescribed college procedures;
- Performs a variety of related duties as required.
Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics and Key Qualities of Information Processing Specialist II:
- Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment
- Good knowledge of the operation of photocopying and postal office machinery
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to get along well with others; clerical aptitude.
NOTE: The essential functions of this job are determined by the department/jurisdiction where the job is located.
Civil Service Title Senior Mail Clerk Job Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three years of clerical experience, two years of which shall have involved the operation of photocopy and postage equipment; OR Four years of clerical experience, two years of which shall have involved the operation of photocopy and postage equipment; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above. NOTE: The essential functions of this job are determined by the department/jurisdiction where the job is located.
This position is a provisional civil service appointment and applicant must meet civil service requirements including residency in New York State. Successful candidates are required to take civil service exam when offered.
Application Procedure
About Schenectady City Schools
With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never predictors of student achievement. Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along the path to graduation.
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