Administrative Assistant III

The purpose of this classification is to provide administrative and secretarial functions to department managers in support of departmental operations. Incumbents in this classification provide direct secretarial support to department heads or division managers. Work often requires a broader knowledge and comprehension of techniques, information, methods, and organizational procedures, with a moderate latitude for judgment relative to understanding and interpretation is required.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates and provides administrative/clerical support for an assigned department/division: processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations within designated timeframes and per established procedures; works with and provides guidance and assistance to administrative/clerical staff assigned to divisions or work units within the department to ensure uniform and cooperative work efforts; and maintains confidentiality of departmental documentation and issues.
• Provides secretarial/administrative support to management and/or staff of assigned department/division: relieves management staff of routine administrative tasks; screens telephone calls, mail, and other communications and initiates appropriate action/response; records dictation; types, composes, types, edits, or proofreads correspondence on behalf of management staff; records and/or transcribes correspondence, statements, minutes, or other information; keeps management informed of significant matters, messages, documentation, or other information.
• Serves as liaison between the assigned department and other departments/divisions, staff members, Consolidated Government officials, the public, community leaders, outside agencies, or other individuals or organizations: distributes and receives routine information; interacts with various officials and dignitaries involving sensitive client relations; conveys information among division/department personnel; and circulates documentation to appropriate departments.
• Maintains file system of various files/records for the assigned area: prepares files, organizes documentation, and files documents in designated order; retrieves/replaces files; scans records into computer; shreds/destroys confidential or obsolete documents; and conducts records maintenance activities in compliance with guidelines governing record retention.
• Distributes documentation between department/staff members and internal/external individuals/agencies: operates fax machine to send/receive documentation; distributes/delivers incoming faxes, subpoenas, mail, or other documentation to appropriate personnel; sorts, organizes, opens, and/or distributes incoming mail; signs for incoming packages and delivers to appropriate personnel; processes outgoing mail; and copies and distributes forms, reports, correspondence, schedules, agendas, or other documentation.
• Maintains calendar/schedule of activities for the assigned manager and department/division: schedules and confirms appointments, meetings, interviews, conferences, training activities, or other activities; updates calendar on a regular basis; and notifies parties involved of changes.
• Coordinates travel arrangements, accommodations, conference registrations, or other travel-related plans for department management or other staff.
• Types, prepares, proofreads, and/or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, lists, logs, notices, schedules, calendars, attendance records, check requests, purchase orders, requisitions, budget documents, contracts, agreements, statistical reports, incident/accident reports, work order requests, agendas, minutes, motions, ordinances, resolutions, accident/incident reports, inventory records, charts, graphs, spreadsheets, or other documents.
• Coordinates arrangements for various meetings: notifies participants of scheduled meetings; prepares meeting notices, agendas, and meeting packets; coordinates room reservations, setup, refreshments, and equipment required for meetings; attends meetings;.
• Researches, compiles, and/or monitors administrative or statistical data pertaining to department operations: summarizes data, performs routine data analysis, and prepares reports; and conducts research of department files, legal records, database records, electronic data sources, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Position Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Processes documentation pertaining to budget or general financial management: reviews invoices for accuracy, matches with purchase orders; enters budget data into computer; assists with budget preparation; provides budgetary input and assists in forecasting revenues/expenditures; enters daily revenue into comp