SECRETARY (OFFICE AUTOMATION)

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principal office assistant performing various administrative and clerical duties in support of the organization. Performs office automation duties such as word processing in support of the administrative and clerical work.

Prepares a wide variety of recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, reports, and other documents and reviews and finalizes correspondence/documents prepared by others in handwritten or electronic drafts. Reviews and processes incoming and outgoing correspondence, materials, publications, regulations, and directives. Receives telephone calls, greets visitors, and ascertains the nature of the calls or visits. Based upon knowledge of the organization and its programs and operations, refers telephone calls and visitors to appropriate staff or office. Maintains supervisor's calendar, coordinates meeting arrangements, and schedules meetings and/or conferences. Performs other administrative and clerical work in support of the office/organization. Establishes, updates, and maintains office procedures and records of various types that may be needed or will assist in the efficient operation of the office. Uses varied and advanced functions of word processing software to create, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other textual documents.