Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Job Classification Specification

CLERK/STOPS AND ZONES
Pay Grade B55

Basic Function
Under moderate supervision, types, prints, and maintains complex departmental records.

Classification Characteristics
Differs from Clerk in that Clerk (Stops & Zones) performs work specific to the Stops and Zones function while Clerk performs work specific to the department assigned.

Supervised by: Stops & Zones Supervisor

Supervises:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:

Examples of Duties
  • Types, prints, and files reports, letters, memos, and forms using a typewriter or a personal computer
  • Answers telephone calls and inquiries from Metro staff and/or the public regarding departmental policies and procedures and related matters
  • Acts as office receptionist
  • Operates a personal computer or computer terminal to enter revise, and recall information
  • Maintains personal computer divisional data bases of work performed & hazards reported
  • Operates a laser printer to produce reports and copy machine to make copies
  • Assembles printouts for review by departmental representatives
  • Checks various documents such as purchase requisitions and purchase orders for completeness and accuracy of information provided
  • Maintains and updates records such as operator restrooms, vendors’ lists, ATU seniority rosters, work status boards, batch reports, purchase orders, and requisitions
  • Composes routine correspondence in relation to assigned tasks; proofreads work
  • Prepares stop lists, operator restroom facility lists, and Transportation Zone Notices; proofreads work
  • Records, tracks and monitors customer relations complaints requiring replies
  • Opens, date stamps, and distributes mail
  • Monitors and orders office supplies
  • Operates Metro vehicle to pick up and deliver reports and other materials as required
  • Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • General office practices and procedures
  • Correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Complex recordkeeping
  • Personal computer programs such as Windows 95, Word, Wordperfect and Dbase

Ability to:
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions and procedures
  • Communicate effectively with others
  • Type 40 net words per minute
  • Prepare correspondence and reports and maintain complex records
  • Operate word processing equipment and/or computer terminal
  • Proofread work and identify errors
  • Read, write, speak, and understand English

Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the CLERK/STOPS AND ZONES position MUST meet the following requirements:

  • 1 year of experience performing clerical and public contact duties

Special Conditions
  • None

Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.


Date Originally Created: 2/21/2001
Date Last Revised: 2/25/2009
TCU: 0962A