WORD PROCESSING SPECIALIST 3


  

DEFINITION


       Under direction of a Supervisor, Word Processing System, Manager
  Word Processing System, Word Processing Specialist 1 or an
  administrative official, in a state department or agency, operates
  magnetic media keyboard equipment, performs varied word processing
  work requiring the exercise of independent judgement and a considerable
  knowledge of department policies and procedures; does related work as
  required.

  
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


       Operates magnetic media keyboard equipment using complete
  capabilities of equipment to perform a variety of word processing
  functions.

       Processes, in rough draft or final form, technical, scientific,
  financial, statistical, and other statements and reports, certificates,
  correspondence, memoranda, charts, creates forms, tabulations, bills,
  warrants, contracts, specifications, case records, manuscripts and
  legal documents from a variety of source materials using magnetic media
  keyboard equipment.

       Transcribes from dictation equipment and processes technical,
  scientific, financial, statistical, and other statements and reports,
  correspondence, memoranda, charts, creates tabulations, bills,
  warrants, contracts, specifications, case records, manuscripts, and
  legal documents, and so forth.

       Proofreads work and assumes responsibility for accuracy and
  completeness of documents produced.

       Prepares and maintains a log with subject content, media coding,
  margins, tabs, switch codes, data and other special instructions
  concerning the document.

       Prepares and keeps records and files.

       Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
  and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by
  the agency, office, or related units.

  REQUIREMENTS:

       EXPERIENCE:

           One (1) year of general experience in the operation,
  technology, and application of varied word processing equipment.

       LICENSE:

           Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid
  in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
  mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

  KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

           Knowledge of the operation, technology, and application of
  varied word processing equipment.

           Knowledge of modern office methods, practices, routines,
  machines, and equipment.

           Ability to comprehend established office routines and
  regulations and apply them to specific tasks in accordance with
  prescribed procedures.

           Ability to sustain mental attention for long periods of time.

           Ability to accurately proofread and correct processed work.

           Ability to acquire knowledge of the operation of transcription
  equipment and the ability to transcribe dictation using such equipment.

           Ability to do routine keyboarding with reasonable speed,
  accuracy, and neatness, and in accordance with department requirements
  and procedures.

           Ability to properly use and care for office machines and
  equipment.

           Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and
  written directions.

           Ability to use proper English and to spell correctly.

           Ability to maintain established records and files.

           Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
  manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or
  related units.

           Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
  English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American
  Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
  communication.

           Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
  long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
  reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If the
  accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue
  hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

  Code:  A09-22644                  CAH                    11/14/94