Salary : $42,837.00 - $46,292.00 Annually
Location : Providence, RI
Job Type: Council 94 (2-36)
Job Number: 0-102
Department: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Division: Individual and Family Support
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: 0312A
Classification: Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Work Week: Standard 35.0 Hours
Bargaining Union: Council 94 Local 2882 (19)
Assignment(s)/Comments: Shepard Building, Providence, Float with statewide coverage responsibilities. The individual hired to fill this position is being hired into an E-Verify site which contains Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075. Although the individual may not have direct access to FTI, the individual is required to have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.
Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the work of several subordinates in a small office, or to supervise the work of a subdivision of a centralized office unit engaged in performing varied routine and difficult clerical tasks; to participate in the performance of such tasks; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior in accordance with established policies and procedures; instructions usually are given only at the beginning of assignments involving a new type of work; work is generally in final form when completed and is subject to, but does not always receive, review of superiors.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises and reviews the work of clerical workers, assigning tasks and reviewing work performed for conformance to procedures and instructions.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed In accordance with established procedures, to supervise and participate in the work performed by a small staff engaged in performing one or several clerical tasks such as: preparing and issuing licenses or permits; preparing, verifying and processing requisitions, vouchers, claims and other records, forms or reports of a clerical nature related to fiscal activities; processing time, leave, travel, appointment, payroll or other personnel and related records, forms or reports; preparing, verifying, processing and maintaining other varied and important office records and reports; indexing and filing records, forms, reports, etc.; proofreading; assembling, compiling, verifying and analyzing routine statistical clerical data, including the preparation of tables and charts prescribed by a superior; performing data to be used for mechanical tabulation; taking telephone calls; performing receptionist duties such as receiving visitors, giving them information of a routine or non technical nature, or referring them to proper persons for requested information; processing incoming and outgoing mail, etc.
To supervise and review the work of a subdivision of a centralized office unit engaged in performing varied routine and difficult clerical tasks.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of office practices, commercial arithmetic and business English; the ability to make moderately complex arithmetical computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed; the ability to plan, supervise and review the work of a small clerical staff; the ability to keep complex records and to prepare periodic reports from such records; the ability to interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures relating to work assignments; the ability to prepare clear and concise oral and written reports; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a senior high school; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a position involving the exercise of independent judgement in the performance of varied clerical work of a difficult nature.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental InformationThe ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, have the ability to multitask, and have good attention to detail. Bilingual skills preferred.
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.
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Are you currently employed as a Principal Clerk with the State of Rhode Island as a member of Council 94? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)
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Are you a member of Council 94 Local 2882? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)
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Are you a state employee who is a member of Council 94? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions).
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