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Post# A40343

Secretary (Sacramento, Sacramento County)

Post Date: Nov 12, 2008, 57 Days Ago
Expires On: Feb 10, 2009, in 33 Days
Reply To: (Not Shown)
Job type: Full time
Job term: Permanent
 

Performs a wide variety of secretarial and clerical tasks requiring typing, and may require the use of oral dictation and transcribing skills.



EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge Of

Clear writing: grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary

Sandard methods of filing (alphabetic, numeric, chronological, tickler system

English language to communicate

Telephone procedures

Arithmetic to make calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and make correct change)

Keyboard (computer and typewriter)

Functions and basic operations of an administrative office (knowing how to prioritize for a management office)

Letter and memo format

General principles, procedures and practices of record-keeping

Word processing and applicable terminology

Sacramento County and various departmental policies, procedures, and functions

Customer relations techniques for dealing with customers
Ability To
Type not less than 45 net words per minute

Calculate solutions to math problems involving additions, subtraction, division, multiplication, and percentages

Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions

Operate computer terminals, typewriter, printer, copies, microfiche, and FAX

Prioritize work and meet deadlines

Write English at a level necessary to compose correspondence independently from notes or verbal instruction and record incoming information

Assists supervisor in writing policies, procedures, and desk manuals

Speak English at a level necessary to communicate information clearly

Communicate effectively with the public and other public agencies

Operate communication devises: telephone (multi-line system), may include radios

Deal tactfully with people, and resolve difficult complaints

Read English at a level necessary to understand procedure manuals, policy guidelines, software manuals, technical documents, and reports

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Maintain confidentiality of work

Ability to accurately proofread details, noting and detecting errors

Maintain/troubleshoot basic office equipment

Transcribe information at a rate of 25 words per minute

Give instructions and assign work to staff

Delegate responsibility to others

Explain or clarify policies and procedures

Exercise independent judgement in determining proper work methods and procedures, assembling and evaluating information

Work independently and carry out assignments with minimal supervision

Compile, arrange, and present information in a clear and concise manner

Elicit information from inside and outside sources

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