Job Description

Description

JOB POSTING

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IF NO EMAIL IS PROVIDED PAPER NOTIFICATION WILL ARRIVE VIA USPS.

Job Title

CLERK TYPIST

Notice Period

This notice will be posted for the period November 19 2025 through and including November 27 2025 .

Department

SOCIAL SERVICES

Division/Work Unit

OCSE

Bargaining Unit

CSEA

Salary

Job Group 1

Starting salary for external candidates: $39017. (Non-Negotiable)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type

Temporary

At-Will Employment Notice
Employment in this position is at-will and may be terminated at any time for any legally permissible reason with or without cause or prior notice.

Location

ERIE COUNTY RATH BUILDING- 95 FRANKLING STREET BUFFALO NY 14202

Examples of Duties

The work involves the performance of standardized clerical tasks such as routine typing. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher ranking employee who gives detailed instructions for new assignments and practices. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

Types forms form letters payrolls bills vouchers records reports index cards and similar materials;

Relieves telephone switchboard operator;

Collects money and accounts for monies received;

Addresses envelopes on a typewriter;

Answers telephone take messages relays information directly or over intercommunication system;

Assists in the preparation of payrolls and the maintenance of time cards;

Sorts correspondence vouchers and similar materials;

Makes and checks routine arithmetical computations;

Files correspondence memoranda reports and other materials;

Acts as receptionist directing callers to the proper person or office; and gives information of a routine nature;

Operates other office machines;

Indexes materials;

Performs routine office work involved in the issuance of license and permits in preparation of tax rolls and in

preparation mailing and collection of tax and utility bill;

Utilizes enhanced computer systems and equipment in the completion of assigned clerical tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma including or supplemented by a course in typing (see Notes 1 2 and 3.)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
As required by law or statute subject to medical examination including tuberculin (TB) test at time of appointment and throughout period of employment when assigned to Youth Services.
Applicants for designated positions in the Department of Social Services that may have access to federal tax information to perform his/her job duties shall be subject to a suitability background check investigation including FBI fingerprinting local law enforcement check and verification check of citizenship/residency. A criminal record does not necessarily disqualify applicants from employment rather an individualized determination will be made. The cost of the background check will be assumed by the Department of Social Services.

NOTE 1: One year of office clerical experience which included typing may be substituted for the required typing course.
NOTE 2: Office clerical experience including typing may be substituted for the high school requirement on a year for year basis.
NOTE 3: Possession of an Associates degree** or higher can substitute for the required typing course.
NOTE 4: **Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional national or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at You must pay the required evaluation fee.
NOTE 5: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements

Supplemental Information

Criminal Background Check

In accordance with New York State law a criminal background check may be conducted after a conditional offer of employment has been made. A prior conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment unless required by law or directly related to the duties of the position. Certain positions may be subject to additional background screening based on statutory or regulatory requirements.

Remote Work Eligibility

This position may be eligible for one remote work day per week subject to departmental needs and supervisory approval after successful completion of the probationary period. Participation in remote work is not guaranteed and may be modified or revoked at any time.

Diversity Statement

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex age disability genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Visa Sponsorship

Erie County does not sponsor employment-based visa status for any position. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Posting Period

This position will be posted from November 19 2025 through November 27 2025.

If interested and meet the above qualifications please APPLY online

OR fill out an Application for Employment at and send to:

Starlet Saffron

Personnel Specialist

95 Franklin St Room 604

Buffalo NY 14202

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