Occ. Code 0100100
Calculations Clerk 1, Grade 6

New York State Department of Civil Service

Classification Standard

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

Calculations Clerks 1 perform duties requiring the computation and calculation of numerical data. Duties include account keeping, auditing, statistics, payroll and similar procedures. Such tasks are accomplished in accordance with applicable
procedures, rules, regulations and laws. Incumbents perform these tasks manually or using calculators or computers.

CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA

To support classification as Calculations Clerk 1, incumbents must spend the majority of their time performing tasks in which mathematical calculations are fundamental.

RELATED CLASSES

Clerk 1 - Process transactions and maintain records in a variety of organizational settings. They do not spend the major portion of their time performing duties involving only calculations, keyboarding or storekeeping although they may perform duties in these areas.

Stores Clerk 1 - To support classification as Stores Clerk 1, incumbents must spend the major portion of their time performing clerical and manual tasks related to storekeeping.

Keyboard Specialist - Incumbents usually spend the majority of their work time operating equipment which requires the manipulation of a standard alphanumeric keyboard in accordance with standards of acceptable levels of production to
produce correspondence, reports, charts, etc. The type of equipment used includes electronic word processing equipment and standard typewriters.

BASIC DUTIES AND ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Basic Duties

Illustrative Tasks

INDEPENDENCE OF OPERATION

Incumbents work under direct supervision and clearly defined guidelines. They are supervised by either higher-level clerical staff or a program manager.

COMPLEXITY

This is the entry-level title in this series. Incumbents work within and must be able to read, understand and apply procedures, rules, regulations and laws.

COMMUNICATION

The communications Calculations Clerks 1 have with others vary from one setting to another. In some positions, they have contacts with other agencies or program areas to obtain or provide information and they have fairly frequent contact with vendors and others. In other settings, a Calculations Clerk 1 works individually or in conjunction with other clerical staff. Incumbents assist and train other employees and workers.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to pass job-related examination.

Date: 2/88