G26/27 CLERICAL ASST (260) (TRANSPORTATION)

Human Resources announces an opening for a 1.0 FTE Clerical Assistant with the Transportation Department. This is a full-time, 260 day position. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASS (May not include all duties performed; not all incumbents 
perform all essential functions delineated.) 
Orders supplies, processes work orders; verifies receipt/ delivery; maintains databases. 
Utilizes a variety of word processing, spread sheet, data base, graphics and presentation software to prepare 
correspondence and memoranda, financial and presentation materials; updates, revises, and produces from 
rough draft reports and correspondence; obtains appropriate signatures on correspondence and forwards to 
appropriate personnel; enters, edits and updates data files and enrollment records; accesses data files to 
view information and to print out hard copy reports. 
Compiles data for reports; gathers and interprets information from appropriate source; composes routine 
correspondence; may prepare information and presentation packets for use by a supervisor or coordinator. 
 schedules interviews for applicants.
Maintains time and attendance records; process leave requests, maintain leave records, and verify leave data 
with payroll, and prepare payroll reports. 
Schedules building/facility utilization (staff, students, public), notifying all personnel involved as required. 
Serves as receptionist in a central office department; responds to in-person or phone inquiries; distributes 
departmental documents; makes appointments or directs visitors to appropriate office or staff member 
Processes bus route information, field trip requests, risk-management data, dispatching tasks re-school bus 
transportation, and may serve as Substitute Bus Driver.
CLERICAL ASSISTANT
With experience, schedules own activities according to established procedure; schedules appointments for 
appropriate staff members with parents.; assists in maintenance of supervisor/s or other administrator’s 
schedule, appointments, meetings, etc.; maintains office-wide events calendar. 
Receives and responds to phone inquiries; provides written and/or oral translations as required by 
assignment. 
May act as, or for, the Administrative Assistant and/or Administrative Specialist when needed.
Performs related work as required or assigned. 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Some knowledge of business office procedures, practices, and equipment, business English and office 
terminology. 
Some knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn procedure of the office or tasks to which assigned. 
Ability to type/operate keyboard at approved rate of speed, operate personal computers, and data terminals, 
and to complete routine memos and letters from general instructions. 
Ability to maintain clerical records and prepare relatively complex reports from such records 
Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment. 
Ability to work with fellow employees, school-based staff and the public, tactfully and courteously and to 
work harmoniously with other employees. 
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
Good organizational, human relations and communication skills. 
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by courses in typing and office practices (some 
responsible office clerical experience desirable); or any equivalent combination of education and experience 
that would provide the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability. 
For many assignments, ability to speak and/or write in Spanish is preferred or desirable. 
CDL Class B with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements are preferred.
Must successfully qualify for and obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger 
(P) and School Bus (S) endorsements within (1) one year of accepting the position as a condition 
of continued employment in the role.
SALARY: $19.77- $35.67 PER HOUR 

Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment
opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender,
age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.

Please Note: Arlington Public Schools receives a high volume of applications for many positions. As a result, only candidates who are identified as meeting the qualifications and whose experience and skills best align with the needs of the school, department, or office may be contacted for an interview. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or individual contact regarding the status of an application