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Job Description

Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedures. Clerical duties may be assigned in accordance with the office procedures of individual establishments and may include a combination of answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, stenography, office machine operation, and filing.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 43-9061.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 33,010.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 15.00
Currently, there are 2,955,550 people on this job

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Tasks for “Office Clerks, General”

Complete and mail bills, contracts, policies, invoices, or checks.
Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.
Open, sort, and route incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail.
Troubleshoot problems involving office equipment, such as computer hardware and software.
Collect, count, and disburse money, do basic bookkeeping, and complete banking transactions.
Process and prepare documents, such as business or government forms and expense reports.
Inventory and order materials, supplies, and services.
Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.
Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.
Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.
Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports.
Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
Count, weigh, measure, or organize materials.
Train other staff members to perform work activities, such as using computer applications.
Make travel arrangements for office personnel.
Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents, from notes or dictating machines, using computers or typewriters.
Prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings, and record and transcribe minutes.
Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
Deliver messages and run errands.
Monitor and direct the work of lower-level clerks.
Complete work schedules, manage calendars, and arrange appointments.

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Typewriters
Computer laser printers
Personal computers
Laptop computers
Photocopying equipment
Photocopiers
Scanners

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