0000004108.Senior Secretary.Road And Bridge #4

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of moderately complex secretarial and administrative tasks to support the daily operations of a division or department. Duties may include: interacting effectively with the public, arranging meetings, and drafting/typing correspondence and reports. Works with minimal supervision and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program.
• Three (3) years of job related experience or 45 hours of college or a combination of the two.
• Ability to type 50 wpm, with proficiency in using word processing and database software.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, organize and process work and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred
• Occasional evening and weekend work

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison for the division or department: greets visitors; screens and routes incoming calls; takes messages and/or answers routine inquiries.
• Handles matters of a routine nature to include: following up on pending issues; researching, gathering and preparing information; and making decisions on routine matters as delegated by the supervisor.
• Prepares, types or processes a variety of forms, documents, correspondence, including requisitions, instruments, bills, payments and/or receipts.
• Arranges meetings, prepares agendas, rosters and related materials, and takes minutes of meetings. Arranges and confirms travel reservations.
• May act as a lead to clerical support staff to provide guidance, training, coordination and monitoring of tasks to ensure effective and efficient completion.
• Maintains/reconciles time and attendance reporting for departmental staff and processes personnel related forms.
• Monitors or maintains inventory of files and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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