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Nassau BOCES

Typist Clerk - Provisional

Garden City, NY

$31K - $41K/yr

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Performs routine typing and clerical work involving standardized ... Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396 ...

Nassau BOCES

Typist Clerk - Part Time

Garden City, NY

$31K - $41K/yr

... typing and clerical work involving standardized clerical tasks; performs related duties as required ... Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396 ...

Catholic Health

Administrative Assistant

West Islip, NY · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

Responsibilities The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support as necessary with ... Performs typing, copying, filing, faxing, and mailing of correspondence. * Maintains the department ...

Phaxis

Quality Mgmt Asst

Hauppauge, NY · On-site

$17.71 - $18/hr

We are still looking for a Full-Time temp file clerk to assist Quality Management/Facilities department at Marcus Blvd. Position consist of scanning, filing, some typing and if possible, knowledge of ...

ceasar & smilow, llp

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Administrative Assistant Receptionist

Carle Place, NY · On-site

$43K - $47K/yr

Order supplies Administrative Assistant Duties: * Mailing of tax returns using USPS, UPS and ... Typing (minimum 50 words per minute) * Clerical support to Office Manager Computer Skills:

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Executive Assistant

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Executive Assistant The New York City Office of the Actuary (NYCOA) provides actuarial services to ... Typing highly complex statistical reports and correspondences involving tables, charts, and ...

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Typist Clerk - Provisional

Garden City, NY • On-site

Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services
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$31K - $41K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Classified Staff/TYPIST CLERK
Date Posted:
6/18/2026
Location:
Multiple Locations
Closing Date:
08/31/2026
Typist Clerk - Provisional
Please note that applicants must have sat for the Nassau County Civil Service Clerk Typist exam that took place July 11, 2026, in order to be considered for this position.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs routine typing and clerical work involving standardized clerical tasks; performs related duties as required.
COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES:
Under general supervision, the duties require the use of judgment in the performance of standardized clerical tasks, and the work is reviewed for quality, accuracy, and correctness.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
*1.
Types forms, form letters, bills, vouchers, payrolls, records, catalog cards, reports, index cards, accounts, statements, charts, transcripts, etc.
*2.
Composes and types routine letters.
3.
Issues, reviews, and receives library material.
4.
Maintains office records and files of some variety and moderate complexity.
5.
Collects money and posts entries to simple accounts.
6.
Answers telephone, takes messages, and makes appointments.
7.
Acts as receptionist or information clerk.
8.
Checks and proofreads applications, vouchers, forms, and letters for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with prescribed procedures.
9.
Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.
10.
May transcribe from recordings.
*ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1.
Knowledge of office terminology, procedures, equipment, and clerical techniques.
2.
Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
3.
Ability to type at a satisfactory rate of speed.
4.
Ability to understand simple oral and written instructions.
5.
Ability to adhere to prescribed departmental routines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience
1.
Graduation from high school;
or
2.
Two years of satisfactory clerical experience, which included typing.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, sgergis@nasboces.org and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, mraimondi@nasboces.org. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.

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