Clerical Class

Routine technical work in the field of socio-economic research. An employee in this class performs a variety of simple tasks related to the collation of information for use in research, planning, or developmental studies. Work involves participating in the conduct of surveys, editing, classifying, and collating data, and compiling and tabulating statistics, charts, and other relevant data. Detailed instructions are received with assignments and the employee works under close supervision of a superior who reviews work for accuracy and adherence to instructions.

Responsible clerical and supervisory work. An employee in this class is responsible for a variety of complex clerical operations which involve the application of judgement based on knowledge gained through experience. Work involves responsibility for supervising the work of subordinate staff. Employee is responsible for making decisions requiring knowledge of functions, rules and regulations of the Clerical Electoral Office and for processing much of the work independently. Advice is available from a superior and work is reviewed for adherence to departmental policy, rules and regulations.

Varied clerical work involving moderately complex work and problems. An employee in this class performs a wide variety of clerical functions in the Central Electoral Office which require application of some measure of independent judgement and the interpretation of departmental policies and regulations. Employee is expected to organise and carry on work with a minimum of direct supervision and to supervise the work of a few subordinates performing routine tasks. Work occasionally includes the operation of standard office equipment or responsible contact with the public. Work is generally reviewed by a superior for performance and adherence to instructions and to departmental policy and procedure through observation of operations.

Routine clerical work of limited complexity and variety. An employee in this class performs routine clerical and related tasks in the Central Electoral Office which require little or no previous experience and can be learned on the job. Work follows well established procedures. Detailed instructions and close supervision are received initially but as experience is gained some initiative and limited judgment may be utilized. Work is reviewed by a superior for performance, accuracy and adherence to instructions.

Supervisory electoral work. An employee in this class is responsible for organizing, planning and supervising all activities in an assigned registration area under the Representation of the People Act. Work involves the upkeep and maintenance of proper registration records and the supervision of staff engaged in all activities relevant to the registration of persons in an assigned registration area. Work is performed with considerable independence within the framework of applicable election laws and departmental policies and procedures and is reviewed by a superior officer through inspections, reports and meetings.

Responsible clerical and supervisory work. An employee in this class is responsible for a variety of complex clerical operations which involve the application of independent judgement. Work involves responsibility for supervising the work of a clerical staff engaged in the activities of the District Registration office. Employee is responsible for making decisions requiring knowledge of applicable functions, rules and regulations of the department and for processing much of the work independently, but unusual or special problems involving policy determinations are generally referred to a superior for decision of interpretation. Work is reviewed by a superior for adherence to departmental policy, rules and regulations.

Responsible electoral work of a clerical nature involving supervisory responsibilities. An employee in this class is responsible for the overall supervision of a group of clerical workers engaged in registration activities at the Central Electoral Office. Work involves checking registration papers to ensure conformity with established procedures and processing of registration record cards and identification cards. Assignments are received orally and in writing and are performed with considerable independence and are reviewed by a superior officer through reports, meetings, and general observations.

Electoral work of a clerical nature involving supervisory responsibilities. An employee in this class is responsible for supervising all activities of a large district registration office or a major section in the Central Electoral office. Work involves the performance of a variety of clerical functions of varying complexity and supervising a group of subordinates engaged in clerical and other duties. Assignments are received verbally or in writing, are performed with considerable independence and are reviewed by a superior officer through inspections, reports, and meetings.

Specialised, supervisory work in maintaining records. An employee in this class plans and assigns the work of a large group of subordinate staff engaged in record-keeping activities in a Ministry/Department/Statutory Board. The employee supervises the implementation and operation of new records systems and procedures, advises employees on the interpretation and application of policies and regulations, and directs the disposal of obsolete files. The employee exercises a considerable degree of independence within established policies and systems but work is subject to review by a superior officer for efficiency through discussions and reports.

Specialised clerical work in maintaining records. An employee in this class assists in coordinating the record-keeping operations of a large-sized government registry or department. The employee establishes classification of material where classification is not discernible, trains subordinate staff, and assists generally in simple administrative matters. Work is performed with some degree of independence within established systems but is reviewed by a superior for accuracy and efficiency through discussions and reports.