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Luzerne County Government

Clerk Typist II

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$29K - $38K/yr

... professional staff. Work may involve providing guidance and instruction to new or temporarily ... Computer knowledge and typing skills. * Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Luzerne County

Clerk Typist II

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$27K/yr

... professional staff. Work may involve providing guidance and instruction to new or temporarily ... Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Computer knowledge and typing skills. Knowledge of English ...

Luzerne County, PA

Clerk Typist II

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$27K/yr

  • Life

  • Retirement

... professional staff. Work may involve providing guidance and instruction to new or temporarily ... Computer knowledge and typing skills. * Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Luzerne County, PA

Clerk Typist II

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$27K/yr

  • Life

  • Retirement

... professional staff. Work may involve providing guidance and instruction to new or temporarily ... Computer knowledge and typing skills. * Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.

XP Services Inc

Data Entry Typist

San Jose, CA · On-site

$20 - $26.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The data entry typist will inspect job briefs and gather the applicable materials required for each ... Professional development opportunities * Supportive and collaborative work environment About XP ...

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How much do professional typist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for professional typist in the United States is $38,936.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,000.00 and $41,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a professional typist do?

A professional typist transcribes written or audio content into digital text with accuracy and speed, often using word processing software or transcription tools. They may work in various settings such as offices, legal firms, or medical environments, and typically require strong typing skills and attention to detail.

What is a professional typist?

A Professional Typist is responsible for efficiently typing documents, reports, or other written materials with speed and accuracy. They may work in various industries, including administrative offices, transcription services, publishing, or data entry. Their duties often include formatting documents, proofreading for errors, and maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information. Strong typing skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in word processing software are essential for this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a professional typist?

Professional Typists are responsible for transcribing handwritten or audio materials into accurate, formatted documents, often working on reports, correspondence, or data entry tasks. You may collaborate with supervisors, editors, or other team members to ensure all documentation meets company standards and deadlines. Depending on the employer, tasks can range from legal or medical transcription to general business documents, requiring adaptability and a keen eye for detail. Staying organized and prioritizing tasks are key to managing the steady flow of assignments efficiently. This role offers a structured work environment, with opportunities to expand into senior administrative or editorial positions as you gain experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional typist?

To thrive as a Professional Typist, you need exceptional typing speed and accuracy, a strong grasp of grammar and punctuation, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with word processing software like Microsoft Word and transcription tools is essential, and some positions may require certification in typing or transcription. Excellent attention to detail, time management, and strong organizational skills make candidates stand out in this role. These competencies ensure consistent, error-free work and help meet tight deadlines often required in professional typing assignments.

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Infographic showing various Professional Typist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,936 per year, or $18.7 per hour.

Typist - Spanish Speaking

Poughkeepsie City School District

Poughkeepsie, NY • On-site

$44K - $53K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Civil Service/Typist
Date Posted:
9/22/2025
Location:
Poughkeepsie City School District
Date Available:
As soon as practicable
Closing Date:
Open until filled
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
18 SOUTH PERRY STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 25-26-41 TYPIST - SPANISH SPEAKING
SEPTEMBER 2025 POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
TYPIST - SPANISH SPEAKING
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Candidates must indicate keyboarding ability; i.e., courses in keyboarding or keyboarding work experience.
  2. ?Candidates must have the ability to speak, understand, read, and write vernacular Spanish.

NOTE: A performance test in keyboarding will be required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This position provides secretarial and clerical support to a unit or department. While the specific duties vary with the needs of the office, the incumbent provides skilled keyboarding services in addition to a range of routine clerical services such as filing, photocopying, faxing, maintaining office supplies, sorting and distributing mail and other similar activities. In addition, this position serves as a Spanish translator for the department. While initially, assignments are limited in scope, employees eventually will be assigned duties of increasing difficulty. Work is performed under direct supervision and detailed instructions are given for new or difficult tasks. Supervision of others is not normally a function of this class.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
The following is indicative of the level and types of activities performed by incumbents in this title. It is not meant to be all-inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed that could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title.
  1. Performs skilled keyboarding to produce correspondence, reports, tables, charts, and to maintain large databases
  2. Gathers, extracts and copies information for use by technical and professional staff;
  3. Takes longhand minutes, prepares summary notes and submits to supervisor for approval before distribution;
  4. Receives calls and callers and gives out routine information;
  5. Files correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other materials in record system in accordance with departmental guidelines; pulls records for use by staff or disposition to storage or destruction;
  6. Reviews records and documents for completeness, compliance with departmental standards and for accuracy;
  7. Indexes materials and performs simple record-keeping tasks;
  8. Performs a variety of clerical support work based on unit needs including logging records, photocopying, faxing, maintaining office supplies, processing bulk mailings and similar activities;
  9. May enter data into terminal from forms and printed copy;
  10. May maintain records of time and benefit usage, employee certification and training.
  11. Translates written correspondence and conversations from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English;
  12. May provide bilingual services in connection with departmental business in court or at other offsite locations as needed.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of business English necessary to recognize and correct common errors in correspondence, records, and reports;
  • ?Knowledge of arithmetic to verify calculations and report on work activities;
  • Knowledge of record keeping necessary to organize data from several sources, scheduling, and for maintaining a record system using running balances;
  • Skill in operating office automation equipment sufficient to produce work accurately and efficiently;
  • Ability to operate a keyboard at not less than 35 words per minute;
  • Ability to learn software packages for word processing to produce a variety of information;
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;
  • Ability to take minutes and prepare summary notes;
  • Ability to learn and work within departmental procedures and guidelines;
  • Ability to provide basic information and direction to the public;
  • Personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of the position;
  • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
As soon as practicable.
SALARY:
In accordance with the PPSOPA contract, $44,026 - $53,427
FINAL DATE TO APPLY:
Open until filled
TO APPLY:
Please complete an online application available at https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ *Please refer to Job ID: 1394.
The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure, which would would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.

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