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Word Processors and Typists - 43-9022.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Use word processor, computer or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. May perform other clerical duties as assigned.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Secretary
  • Clerk Typist
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Program Assistant
  • Receptionist
  • Office Manager
  • Word Processor
  • Typist
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Project Assistant

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Address envelopes or prepare envelope labels, using typewriter or computer.
  • Adjust settings for format, page layout, line spacing, and other style requirements.
  • Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.
  • Collate pages of reports and other documents prepared.
  • Compute and verify totals on report forms, requisitions, or bills, using adding machine or calculator.
  • Electronically sort and compile text and numerical data, retrieving, updating, and merging documents as required.
  • File and store completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, and/or maintain a computer filing system to store, retrieve, update and delete documents.
  • Gather, register, and arrange the material to be typed, following instructions.
  • Keep records of work performed.
  • Operate and resupply printers and computers, changing print wheels or fluid cartridges, adding paper, and loading blank tapes, cards, or disks into equipment.
  • Perform other clerical duties such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes.
  • Print and makes copies of work.
  • Reformat documents, moving paragraphs and/or columns.
  • Search for specific sets of stored, typed characters in order to make changes.
  • Transcribe stenotyped notes of court proceedings.
  • Transmit work electronically to other locations.
  • Type correspondence, reports, text and other written material from rough drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings, dictation or previous versions, using a computer, word processor, or typewriter.
  • Use data entry devices, such as optical scanners, to input data into computers for revision or editing.
  • Work with technical material, preparing statistical reports, planning and typing statistical tables, and combining and rearranging material from different sources.

Detailed Work Activities

  • collate printed materials
  • compile data for financial reports
  • create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
  • distribute correspondence or mail
  • ensure correct grammar, punctuation, or spelling
  • examine documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
  • fill out business or government forms
  • follow data storage procedures
  • load tapes, disks or paper into computers or peripherals
  • maintain inventory of office forms
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • maintain telephone logs
  • operate calculating devices
  • operate duplicating equipment
  • operate scanner
  • paste up materials to be printed
  • perform typing or data entry for extended duration
  • prepare contract documents
  • proofread printed or written material
  • provide customer service
  • route computer output to specified users
  • take messages
  • transcribe spoken or written information
  • type document from machine transcription
  • type letters or correspondence
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use desktop publishing software
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use telephone communication techniques
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Administrative Clerk (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Administrative Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Chaplain Assistant (Army - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Information Management (Word Processing)
  • Information Management Specialist
  • Telegraphic-Typewriter Operator

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Addresser
  • Clerk-Typist
  • Continuity Clerk
  • Notereader
  • Telegraphic-Typewriter Operator
  • Transcribing-Machine Operator
  • Typist
  • Word Processing Machine Operator