Under close supervision, to perform routine, general clerical work involving specific routines; and to do related work as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is the entrance level Clerk Typist. Incumbents receive work which provides an opportunity to learn the terminology, processes and equipment of the office. Task assignments are, therefore, either simple and more routine than those for the next higher class, Intermediate Clerk Typist, or are the same, but are performed under closer supervision, or the volume of work produced is expected to be less. Incumbents in this class are normally expected to develop the necessary qualifications for the next higher class in twelve months. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Receives the public and provides routine, factual information; maintains simple operational records by transferring data, calculating totals and sub-totals, or compiling summaries; inputs data into computer; receives money payments from time to time, issues receipts and turns in money, inserts and extracts materials from established numerical or alphabetical files, and prepares new file folders in accordance with specific instructions; types record cards, lists, memos and letters from clear copy or complete rough draft; may do machine transcription of routine materials; operates office equipment; photocopies, collates and laminates materials; receives, opens and routes incoming mail; weighs and stamps outgoing mail. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Typing, filing and business correspondence; The elements of English usage, spelling, grammar and arithmetic. Ability to: Perform routine clerical work and learn office operations, procedures and equipment; Spell correctly, use good English and make simple arithmetic computations; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Type at a rate of 40 words per minute from clear copy. Operate a computer terminal and office equipment. Experience: None required. Education: Persons with the knowledge and abilities as stated are considered to have the necessary education.