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TOWN OF HYDE PARK

Municipal Secretary (HELP)

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A Secretary performs office administrative work and provides administrative assistance to an office staff. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages office calendars and helps to organize office workflow. Provides administrative support for reports and budgets. Documents office expenses. May handle phone inquiries. May help to arrange travel for office staff.

$47,722 / year median in New York

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
This position is responsible for the performance of a variety of clerical, secretarial, and administrative tasks. Work is performed under general supervision with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision over others is not normally a function of this position; however, the incumbent may coordinate or oversee the work of subordinate employees in the completion of special projects or assignments.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Relieves the supervisor of a variety of routine responsibilities and tasks, including, but not limited to, keeping calendars and scheduling appointments; Answers routine questions from the public on meeting times, permit status, application filing, and zoning designation; Prioritizes mail or other matters requiring the attention of the supervisor and notes points of interest or those requiring action; Establishes and maintains all files and records which pertain to the office's activities; Coordinates office activities with activities of associated offices; Provides information to employees and the public on municipality's policies and procedures pertaining to department's activities; Serves as office secretary performing all necessary filing and receptionist duties; Receives various application packets from the public and checks for completeness; Does related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Good knowledge of the policies, practices, and procedures of the appropriate municipal department; good knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of business English and arithmetic; keyboarding skills; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as in the preparation of routine correspondence; ability to learn the use of electronic data processing equipment; ability to establish and to maintain satisfactory working relationships with others, including the public; ability to maintain detailed records; ability to direct the work flow of a municipal department; ability to perform arithmetic operations accurately and quickly; resourcefulness; initiative; good judgment; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
AND:
EITHER:
(A) Completion of thirty (30) college credits;
OR:
(B) Possession of a certificate from a business/secretarial school;
OR:
(C) One (1) year of full-time clerical experience, that included the performance of skilled keyboarding duties;
OR:
(D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in (A), (B) and (C) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Candidates must indicate keyboarding ability; i.e., courses in keyboarding or keyboarding work experience.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.91 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person