Part-Time Secretary to Town Supervisor; Confidential,Exempt Job Poughkeepsie area,City of Poughkeepsie New York USA

Position: Part-Time Secretary to Town Supervisor (Confidential, Exempt)
Location: City of Poughkeepsie

Part‑Time Secretary to Town Supervisor (Confidential, Exempt)

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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class serves as personal secretary to the Supervisor, handling his correspondence, keeping confidential files and records and making appointments. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervisor who assigns and directs the work; acts as representative of superior in passing on instructions to departmental or agency employees. Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate employees.

TYPICAL

WORK

ACTIVITIES:

Takes and transcribes dictation of a specialized technical nature;

Answers correspondence, composing reply letters for the signature of superior; may be empowered to sign superior's name to letters on matters that are routine or of minor importance;

Serves as receptionist for superior, taking messages, arranging appointments and referring callers;

Answers telephone, gives out information using discretion as to what should and should not be released;

Takes and transcribes minutes of meetings;

Screens mail received and attaches any previous correspondence, reports or records before submitting to superior;

Keeps schedule diary of work and appointments;

Compiles confidential reports and collects data;

Gives out press informational releases;

Does related work as required. For example: coordinating the Town's Hometown Heroes program and assisting in the planning of Town events and ceremonies.

FULL PERFORMANCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have excellent knowledge of stenography; ability to get along well with others; ability to carry out complex orders; neatness of appearance; reliability; resourcefulness; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

NOTE:
This is a confidential position authorized by Section 29 of the Town Law and is an exempt civil service title.

Wages: $23 hourly, at 25 hours a week, 5 hours a day, 8am to 1pm Monday through Friday, some flexibility available

Town of Poughkeepsie, Attn:
Human Resources

1 Overocker Road

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

The Town of Poughkeepsie is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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Part-Time Secretary to Town Supervisor; Confidential, Exempt