Senior Office Assistant (Automated Systems – Spanish Speaking)

Under general supervision, an incumbent of this class performs a wide variety of advanced level tasks providing office support to administrative or professional staff. This position requires a full range of skills in the operation of a computer using various software applications to maximize equipment capability in compiling statistical information for various reports, setting up and maintaining automated records and filing systems, and producing correspondence and other document formats. Duties cover the more difficult and advanced aspects of software applications to create files, manipulate data and process text. A high degree of initiative and independent action is required to ensure work is completed accurately and on a timely basis. This level differs from the Office Assistant (Automated Systems) in that the tasks performed require advanced level skills and the position functions independently in carrying out complex assignments, whereas the Office Assistant (Automated Systems) performs routine tasks requiring entry-level skills. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate personnel. Does related work as required.

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience where a primary function of the position was performing general office/clerical work, two (2) years of which must have included the use of computer applications to maintain automated records or produce correspondence, spreadsheets, forms, reports or other documents. SUBSTITUTION : Satisfactory completion of 30 credits* at a recognized college or university, or its equivalent in course hours from an approved institution or office software manufacturer (i.e. Microsoft) may be substituted on a year for year basis for one (1) year of the general office/clerical experience and one (1) year of the specialized experience using computer applications as described above. Completion of 6 credits* in word processing coursework at a recognized college or university may be substituted for an additional one (1) year of specialized experience using computer applications as described above. All coursework must be verified by official transcript.

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