Secretary II (Grade 10)

City of Huntsville • Al 35805, AL

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About The Position

The City of Huntsville’s Fire & Rescue Department is seeking a Secretary II to provide administrative and advanced secretarial support. The role relieves management and/or appointed or elected officials of recurring administrative details to help ensure smooth department, division, or program operations. Assignments are provided orally, in writing, or through routine procedures by a designated supervisor, who defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines. Additional guidance comes from applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, manuals, directives, bulletins, and City and Department policies and procedures.

Huntsville Fire & Rescue serves the public by protecting life, property, and the environment. Support staff help organize daily administrative operations and maintain communication within the department and with other fire personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or a GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency.
• Coursework in shorthand and typing, either as part of or in addition to the high school diploma or GED.
• Experience performing secretarial and administrative assistance, including taking shorthand and/or transcribing minutes from a tape recorder or dictaphone.
• Proficiency in word processing.
• A valid driver's license.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and advanced secretarial support to management and/or appointed or elected officials.
• Handle recurring administrative details to help ensure smooth operation of a department, division, or program area.
• Perform secretarial and administrative assistance, including taking shorthand and/or transcribing minutes from a tape recorder or dictaphone.
• Support administrative organization and communication within the department and with other fire personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED