CLERK BSA (PROVISIONAL)

CLERK BSA (PROVISIONAL)

Salary

$46,572.00 - $52,556.00 Annually

Location

Buffalo, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

POSTING

Department

BUFFALO SEWER AUTH

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Fee

$0.00

• Description
• Benefits

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION. NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

A position in this class is characterized by a broad responsibility for the performance of non-typing clerical tasks. Work is routine in nature, however, as incumbents gain experience on assignments and unit activities, additional and more complex duties are added. These additional duties do not reach the difficulty or complexity of work associated with the senior level of this series. Although detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments with procedures that are definitely fixed, incumbents must exercise independent judgment in applying them to specific cases. Work is reviewed either by observation, periodic or spot checks, cross checking by others or by checking the completed work. (This class is equivalent to that of Typist with the exception that typists must have the ability to type.) No supervision is exercised over other employees.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

Files and maintains records, reports and other documents:

• checks for clerical accuracy and completeness;
• opens, dates, sorts, distributes and files mail;
• sorts, indexes and files bills, requisitions, ledger cards and other material alphabetically and/or numerically;
• posts and makes entries from original sources and maintains records, bills, control cards and ledgers;
• makes file searches and pulls needed material.

Issues and records licenses, permits and applications;

Collects fees and accounts for monies received;

Maintains time reports and payroll data;

Assists in compiling data, statistics and other basic information for research purposes;

Answers telephone or switchboard: takes messages and gives routine information;

May act as receptionist, directing callers to proper persons or sources of information

May assist in the input/retrieval of data on a computer terminal;

May operate copy machines, microfilm, simple computing and other office machines;

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

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Applicants must have continuous and permanent status as a Clerk Aide in the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority for at least two years in the non-competitive class. In addition, applicants must have Graduation from High School, Business School, Equivalency Diploma or GED.

NOTE: The promotional eligible list will be used to certify candidates for appointment to the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority only.

Open Competitive

Graduation from High School, Business School, Equivalency Diploma or GED.

Additional Information

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment;

Working knowledge of business arithmetic;

Working knowledge of spelling and English;

Clerical aptitude;

Ability to be trained in the operation of computer terminal for the input/retrieval of data;

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;

Ability to write legibly;

Ability to get along well with others;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

The City of Buffalos benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love ones, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.

Our offerings include:

• Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)
• New York State Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Liberal holidays & vacation
• Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential

Employer City of Buffalo