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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Motor Vehicle Operator2025-333

POSITION TITLE:                Motor Vehicle Operator

LOCATION:          Educational Support Services – 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road

BASIC FUNCTION:  
The worker is responsible for the care, safe and economical operation of a light motor vehicle such as a station wagon, pick-up or panel truck.  Although the primary function of the position is for transporting materials and supplies among various locations workers are required to perform a variety of routine manual tasks.  The work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established policies and procedures. Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Operates a light motor vehicle in transporting supplies, equipment, mail and personnel to various locations.
  2. May transport passengers.
  3. Sorts and delivers mail to a number of locations.
  4. Prepares and delivers supply orders.
  5. Performs related manual tasks.
  6. Checks oil, tires, mileage and gasoline.
  7. Performs a variety of errands requiring use of automobile or other light motor vehicles.
  8. Washes and cleans vehicle and suggests needed repairs.
  9. Good knowledge of the geography and traffic laws of the area.
  10. Ability to operate an automobile or light delivery truck.
  11. Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
  12. Willingness to perform routine manual tasks.
  13. Mechanical aptitude.
  14. Dependability.
  15. Courtesy.
  16. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
$38,000-$41,000 prorated to the amount of service
Educational Interpreter (FT/10M Position) (2 positions)2025-45A6

LOCATION:                        Special Education – Multiple Locations

SALARY - BOCES employee salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with contract language.

BASIC FUNCTION:          
The work involves facilitating the translation of verbal communication for deaf/hard-of-hearing students.   An incumbent is responsible for interpreting presentations, instructions, and assignments in a variety of settings, both sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign.  Direct supervision is received from the assigned school district or BOCES supervisor.  Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Receives verbal communication and interprets for students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing.

2.     Receives sign language communication from students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing.

3.     Provides fluent American Sign Language interpretation for seminars, classes, examinations, meetings, conferences, etc.

4.     Thorough knowledge of American Sign Language.

5.     Thorough knowledge of the English language.

6.     Good knowledge of the communication problems confronting the deaf/hard-of-hearing population within mainstream environments.

7.     Skill in sign language.

8.     Skill in receptive, expressive, and reverse interpreting.

9.     Ability to facilitate the successful completion of the communication process for students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing.

10.   Ability to understand verbal communication and express this communication to the deaf/hard-of-hearing using motor communication skills.

11.   Ability to understand and express both verbal and manual language.

12.   Ability to define abstract ideas into understandable manual language.

13.   Ability to maintain confidentiality.

14.   Patience, endurance, professionalism and sound judgment.

15.   Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

$17.29 - $24.13 per hour
Receptionist (FT/12M) (NY HELPS)2025-327

LOCATION:        Career & Technical Education-Adult Education Program @ 153 S. Pearl Street, Albany

SALARY: BOCES employee salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with contract language. 

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 4:30PM-8:30PM                            

BASIC FUNCTION:

Performs routine clerical work in meeting and directing clients.   Work procedures and routines are well defined with detailed instructions for any new or revised procedures.  Work is performed under direct supervision until the employee is able to work independently on the normal office routines. Work is inspected upon completion or by another step in the clerical process.  Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Acts as a receptionist, answers telephone and personal inquiries, routes visitors and calls, secures and gives out routine information relating to office operations and activities.
  2. Registers each client on the computer as they appear.
  3. Depending on the requirements of the department, may issue bills to clients.
  4. Depending on the requirements of the department, may arrange for employees to secure county cars for use.
  5. Collects fees from the clients and issues receipts, as necessary.
  6. Provides clerical assistance, as needed.
  7. Enters data into the computer on clients and on services rendered.
  8. Depending on the requirements of the department, may verify Medicaid eligibility of clients requesting services.
  9. Enters statistical data on manual or computerized forms.
  10. Sorts and files correspondence, checks, vouchers, index cards or other materials in accordance with office procedures.
  11. Makes simple arithmetic calculations, computes data from requisitions, statistical reports, time reports or other records.
  12. Occasionally office equipment to copy or duplicate information, switchboard, cameras and other office equipment.
  13. Orders office supplies, delivers messages.
  14. Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment.
  15. Working knowledge of Business English and arithmetic.
  16. Ability to operate a computer terminal to enter and retrieve data.
  17. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  18. Ability to get along well with others.
  19. Ability to write legibly.
  20. Physical condition commensurate with the demand of the position.
$30,596-$33,165 prorated to amount of service
Custodial Worker2025-320

LOCATION:              Central Administration - Albany CTE Campus

SCHEDULE:             Monday-Friday @ 7:00AM – 3:00PM

BASIC FUNCTION:           

This is routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure, and maintenance tasks are performed under direct supervision or according to specific instructions. Supervision is received from a custodian or other superior. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class.  Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Sweeps and mops floors and stairs.
  2. Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment.
  3. Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures.
  4. Polishes furniture and metal furnishings.
  5. Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish.
  6. Clears snow and ice from walks.
  7. May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves and perform a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned.
  8. Assists in the cleaning of rugs and tile flooring using machines specially designed for cleaning of such surfaces.
  9. Delivers packages and messages.
  10. Places and removes traffic safety signs.
  11. Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of administration building.
  12. Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels.
  13. Paints rooms and equipment and assists in making minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
  14. Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
  15. Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
  16. Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks.
  17. Ability to get along well with others.
  18. Thoroughness.
  19. Dependability.
  20. Good physical condition.
$15.69 per hour
Senior Account Clerk (NY HELPS)2025-322

LOCATION:          Career & Technical Education – Albany CTE

SALARY - BOCES employee salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with contract language.

BASIC FUNCTION:  
The work involves responsibility for the independent performance of moderately difficult financial accounts and records.  The work may require decision-making as to methods to be used and classification of records and accounts.  The incumbent will be responsible for entering and retrieving information from a computer database/spreadsheet using software.  The work is performed under general supervision and the incumbent may train lower-level clerical workers.  Supervision is not a responsibility of this class.  This position differs from Account Clerk in that duties are more complex and represent a higher level of responsibility and independent judgment in the performance of work assignments.  Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Reviews a variety of complex financial documents, classifies them and distributes items into a variety of accounts according to prescribed procedures and policies.
  2. Posts figures to appropriate accounts, makes all necessary adjustments in balances and verifies and reconciles balances; renews status of accounts as adjustments are made and takes appropriate action as authorizing payment, issuing checks or preparing bills.
  3. Tracks audits and monitors a variety of accounts.
  4. Verifies adjustments are made to correct allocations and issues reports as required.
  5. Prepares complex financial or statistical summary reports.
  6. Checks for accuracy of computations and completeness or supervises the preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports which are compiled into summary reports or claims for state or federal reimbursement.
  7. Prepares in final format accounting and financial statements, payrolls, statistical tabulations and data, form letters, memoranda, vouchers, reports, requisitions or data from various equipment as the source material.
  8. Prepares funds for deposit into book accounts; reconciles accounts and prepares reports from information.
  9. Contacts clients, vendors or other agencies to obtain additional information.
  10. Provides information orally or in writing in response to inquiries on status of accounts.
  11. Processes, sorts, indexes, records and files a variety of control records and reports, or supervises the process.
  12. Performs complex payroll transactions or may prepare payroll for entire department and prepare all related reports.
  13. Operates calculator, peripheral computer equipment and other office equipment.
  14. May assist in preparation of figures and reports for use in budget preparation.
  15. Good knowledge of modern methods used in keeping and checking financial accounts and records including financial software.
  16. Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, equipment and business English.
  17. Ability to make difficult arithmetic computations involving fractions, decimals and percentage accurately.
  18. Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet and databases at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed.
  19. Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files.
  20. Ability to analyze and organize data and prepare records and reports.
  21. Ability to understand and interpret complicated oral instructions and/or written directions.
  22. Ability to develop effective working relationships and deal diplomatically with the public.
  23. Ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and concentration.
  24. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
$32,623.50 - $45,415.50
Custodial Worker2025-321

LOCATION:              Central Administration – Schoharie CTE

SCHEDULE:             Monday-Friday @ 12PM – 8:00PM

BASIC FUNCTION:           

This is routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure, and maintenance tasks are performed under direct supervision or according to specific instructions. Supervision is received from a custodian or other superior. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class.  Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Sweeps and mops floors and stairs.
  2. Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment.
  3. Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures.
  4. Polishes furniture and metal furnishings.
  5. Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish.
  6. Clears snow and ice from walks.
  7. May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves and perform a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned.
  8. Assists in the cleaning of rugs and tile flooring using machines specially designed for cleaning of such surfaces.
  9. Delivers packages and messages.
  10. Places and removes traffic safety signs.
  11. Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of administration building.
  12. Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels.
  13. Paints rooms and equipment and assists in making minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
  14. Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
  15. Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
  16. Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks.
  17. Ability to get along well with others.
  18. Thoroughness.
  19. Dependability.
  20. Good physical condition.
$15.69 per hour
Custodial Worker-900 WSR2025-219A5

LOCATION:              Central Administration - 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road

SCHEDULE:             Monday-Friday @ 12PM – 8:00PM

BASIC FUNCTION:           

This is routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure, and maintenance tasks are performed under direct supervision or according to specific instructions. Supervision is received from a custodian or other superior. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class.  Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Sweeps and mops floors and stairs.
  2. Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment.
  3. Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures.
  4. Polishes furniture and metal furnishings.
  5. Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish.
  6. Clears snow and ice from walks.
  7. May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves and perform a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned.
  8. Assists in the cleaning of rugs and tile flooring using machines specially designed for cleaning of such surfaces.
  9. Delivers packages and messages.
  10. Places and removes traffic safety signs.
  11. Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of administration building.
  12. Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels.
  13. Paints rooms and equipment and assists in making minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
  14. Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
  15. Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
  16. Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks.
  17. Ability to get along well with others.
  18. Thoroughness.
  19. Dependability.
  20. Good physical condition.
$15.69 per hour
Food Service Helper Substitutes2025-6

LOCATION:                        Management Services – Multiple District Locations

BASIC FUNCTION:          

Assists in the preparation and service of food and in the cleaning of kitchen equipment. This is routine manual work performed under immediate supervision in connection with the preparation and service of food. On occasion Food Service Helpers may perform cooking duties involving lesser degrees of skill than regularly required of employees in the classification of Cook. Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Sets tables and cleans them after meals.
  2. Fills sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers.
  3. Works on the tray lines serving designated portions per menus.
  4. Fills food carts and delivers foods to designated areas.
  5. Polishes silverware, tables and chairs.
  6. Cleans dining rooms and dish and linen closets.
  7. Cleans, washes and otherwise prepares vegetables and fruit for cooking.
  8. Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts.
  9. Helps cooks in any phases of their duties.
  10. Washes dishes, pots and pans by hand or machine.
  11. Sweeps, mops and cleans kitchen.
  12. May act as cashier.
  13. Working knowledge of the proper methods of serving food and of the care of tableware, glassware, silver, and kitchen appliances.
  14. Ability to follow oral and written directions.
  15. Good physical condition.
$16.25 per hour

The Capital Region BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs,
activities, employment, and admissions; and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The
following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Human Resources,
at hrdirector@neric.org, (518) 862-4951 or 900 Watervliet Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12205. Inquiries concerning the application of
the Capital Region BOCES nondiscrimination policies may also be referred to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of
Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, telephone: 646-428-3900, FAX: 646-428-3843, TDD: 800-877-
8339, email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov