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Under supervision, performs a variety of office clerical work of average difficulty; does related work as required.

Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma.

The written test may be in written form or it may be administered on a personal computer (PC). The type of test will be stated on the admission notice. If administered on a (PC), the test will be held on a weekday. Candidates need no prior knowledge of computers in order to take the test. The test uses a simple point-and-click system that is thoroughly explained through an animated instruction program. Candidates will be given a sample test on which to practice before the actual test begins. The weighted multiple-choice written test defined below will be used to determine candidate’s rank on the eligible list. For positions requiring performance tests, there will also be relevant qualifying performance test(s) designed to evaluate candidate’s skill in specific performance areas. To be placed on the eligible list, candidates must pass the weighted written test and the relevant performance test(s). WRITTEN TEST is designed to test for
knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as:
1. Spelling - These questions test your ability to spell words that are used in written business communications. 2. Alphabetizing - These questions test your ability to file material in alphabetical order. 3. Record Keeping - These questions evaluate your ability to perform common record keeping tasks. The test consists of two or more “sets” of questions; each set concerning a different problem. Typical record keeping problems might involve the organization or collation of data from several sources; scheduling; maintaining a record system using running balances; or completion of a table summarizing data using totals, subtotals, averages and percents. 4. Clerical Operations With Letters And Numbers - These questions test your skills and abilities in clerical operations involving alphabetizing, comparing, checking and counting. The questions require you to follow the specific directions given for each question, which may involve alphabetizing, comparing, checking and counting given groups of letters and/or numbers. In accordance with Section 23.2 of the Civil Service Law, candidates may not review their examination papers and may not appeal their examination results. However, at the written request of a candidate, the accuracy of his/her score will be verified. The New York State Department of Civil Service has published a Study Guide intended for candidate preparation for this particular

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