Top 3 Typist Jobs in Saratoga Springs Ny

Principal Typist District Office (Probationary)
Ballston Spa Central School District —Ballston Spa, NY
- $26.40 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Office
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Typist (37.5 hours)
Niskayuna Central School District —Niskayuna, NY
- $18.00 - $19.26 an hour
- Word processing
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing
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Secretary II (NY HELPS)
Capital Region BOCES —Albany, NY
- $49,000 a year
- Word processing
- English
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Typist (37.5 hours)
Niskayuna Central School District —Niskayuna, NY
Answers telephone and waits on the public; Direct supervision is received from higher level clerical or administrative staff with detailed instructions given…
$18.00 - $19.26 an hour
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Principal Typist District Office (Probationary)
Ballston Spa Central School District —Ballston Spa, NY
Supervises clerical staff in handling records, filling and other clerical duties; A two year degree in Secretarial Science and 2 (two) years clerical experience…
$26.40 an hour
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Principal Typist District Office (Probationary)

Ballston Spa Central School District -
Ballston Spa, NY

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Job Details

$26.40 an hour
11 days ago

Qualifications

Computer operation
Staff supervision
Team supervision
Computer literacy
Typing
Clerical experience

Full Job Description

The Special Education Department has a vacancy for a principal typist.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Independently performs difficult and responsible clerical functions which may involve the supervision of subordinate clerical staff; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is important clerical work which involves responsibility for the performance of the difficult and complex clerical tasks which require the skilled operation of a personal computer. An incumbent may act as secretary to the head of a large department with the duties requiring a high degree of mature judgment and expert knowledge of program policies and procedures. The work is performed in accordance with general instructions received from a superior with considerable leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out individual assignments. Immediate supervision may be exercised over the work of a number of clerical assistants.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

Supervises clerical staff in handling records, filling and other clerical duties;

May act as personal secretary to a department head;

Supervises the preparation of information releases;

Independently prepares routine correspondence;

Installs standard office procedures and methods and instructs staff in their application;

Types correspondence, records and reports;

Collects information to be used as a basis for reports and memoranda and prepares summaries and reports of various phases of the agency's programs;

Keeps complex records of activities of the agency;

Under general supervision, purchases equipment and supplies;

Performs a variety of related duties in carrying out the work of the office.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of secretarial practices; thorough knowledge of the office practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures; ability to type accurately at a satisfactory rate of speed; ability to understand and interpret written material; ability to get along well with others; good judgment; initiative and resourcefulness; tact and courtesy; neat appearance; good physical condition.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A two year degree in Secretarial Science and 2 (two) years clerical experience including the operation of a personal computer; OR

Graduation from High School or a GED and 4 (four) years of clerical experience which shall involved the operation of a personal computer; OR

Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Salary: $26.40/hr.

Position Start Date:09/01/2026
Application Deadline:08/11/2026
Civil Service Title: Principal Typist
Job Number: 073126DO

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