Under the direction of the appropriate department
head, the Principal Clerk Typist does clerical work, including typing
of a complex and/or technical nature requiring knowledge of department
laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as the frequent
exercise of independent judgment, and/or has charge of the work of
a large clerical unit. The Principal Clerk Typist shall also perform
other related work as required.
Two years of typing experience in the operation of
manual and/or electrical typewriters which shall have included clerical
work containing a relatively large proportion of difficult tasks.
Successful completion of a clerical training program with a minimum
of 700 classroom training hours or 30 semester hour credits in secretarial
science from an accredited college or university may be substituted
for the experience indicated above. Course work must include typing
skills, methods and procedures; and other courses may include office
procedures, word processing and business English.
The Principal Clerk Typist 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.