Athens Clarke County Human Resources Department

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY

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Department / Division: CENTRAL SERVICES / INTERNAL SUPPORT

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System
PAY GRADE: 11

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to provide accounting, procurement, personnel, administrative, and secretarial support to the Internal Support Division.  Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, charging indirect charges to departments, procurement and payment of invoices, maintenance of budgets for all cost centers, assisting the Division Administrator in all aspects of Internal Support activities, performing secretarial tasks, assuming various relief duties in the absence of department personnel, and performing additional tasks as assigned. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


The following duties are normal for this job.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Performs purchasing and procurement duties for various cost centers processes invoices for purchase orders completes budget transfers and maintains related records.  Maintains account books, files, and computerized financial data for various cost centers reconciles department records against Finance Department printouts.  Prepares monthly reports of various office expenses for billing purposes.  Prepares and forwards monthly charge reports for reviewapproval by the Division Administrator for postage, copiers, printing, copier paper, parking services, and telephone charges including base, long distance, system maintenance, replacement costs, etc.  to the Finance Department for billing to departments and divisions.  Coordinates servicing for various office equipment.  Prepares divisions monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.  Prepares budget projections for cost centers and assists with preparation of the division budget.  Prepares and calculates payroll and maintains personnel records for the division.  Coordinates the scheduling of division personnel to provide the required coverage during employee absences and leave serves as a liaison between division personnel and other government employees and customers.  Assists in the maintenance of surplus property inventory assists in the coordination of annual auctions.  Prepares correspondence and reports from oral or written instruction.  Arranges travel and lodging for office staff and processes related paperwork.  May be assigned the duties of the Permit Coordinator, Records Retention Technician, Mail Courier, and Parking Attendant in their absence.  Serves as the division receptionist, providing information by telephone or in person.  Maintains an adequate office supply inventory for the division.  Performs clerical duties including: incoming and outgoing mail, division files, telephones, typing and notarizing documents.  Verifies parking attendant records maintains revenue spreadsheets and card holdervehicle database issues and maintains key card assignments, activations, deactivations, and tracking information.  Maintains lease, purchase, rental, and service contracts for government wide telephone and copier equipment.  Performs other related duties as required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Has considerable knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Internal Support Division and the Central Services Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Administrative Secretary.  Has the ability to compile, organize, prepare, and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental andor governmental regulations.  Has comprehensive knowledge of the terminology used within the department.  Has the ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other staff members.  Has the ability to use independent judgement in routine and non-routine situations.  Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations.  Is able to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.  Has the ability to plan, organize, andor prioritize daily assignments and work activities.  Is able to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department.  Has a good working knowledge of personnel record keeping and budgeting procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.  Requires the knowledge of various computer software programs.  Is skilled with the use of a calculator, copier, facsimile machine, and typewriter.  Requires considerable knowledge and accounting of procurement procedures. 



Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

High school diploma or equivalent with two years of clerical, bookkeeping or general office related experience required a VocationalTechnical degree in Accounting, Secretarial Sciences or related discipline preferred or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.  May require a valid drivers license.  May require Notary Public Certification. 

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS



PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, facsimile machine, copier, calculator, and typewriter.  Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.  Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, andor up to 10 pounds of force frequently.  Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light work. 

DATA CONCEPTION:

Requires the ability to compare andor judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. 

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:

Requires the ability to speak andor signal people to convey or exchange information.  Includes givingreceiving assignments andor directions to co-workers or assistants from supervisors. 

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Requires ability to read a variety of personnel and budget reports, records, charts and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.  Requires the ability to prepare purchase orders, budget reports, personnel records and forms, inventory records, and correspondence, using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.  Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. 

INTELLIGENCE:

Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation and to make independent judgement in the absence of management. 

VERBAL APTITUDE:

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions.  Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including legal terminology. 

NUMERICAL APTITUDE:

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas add and subtract totals multiply and divide utilize determine percentages compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, etc.  FORMSPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with office equipment. 

MOTOR COORDINATION:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using office equipment. 

MANUAL DEXTERITY:

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment.  Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.  Must have minimal levels of eyehandfoot coordination. 

COLOR DISCRIMINATION:

Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. 

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency. 

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:

Requires the ability to talk andor hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words).  (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).  Must be able to communicate via telephone or two-way radio. 
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