- Composing written correspondence, reports and budget justifications; writing summaries of articles, producing high-level summaries of various legislation, research findings, and recommend actions.
- Facilitates day-to-day office activities including typing letters, reports, agenda items, numerical and technical material from notes, drafts, shorthand or recorded dictation.
- Serves as liaison between supervisor, officials and the public in situations requiring tact and judgment.
- Screen mail, calls and visitors to determine the nature and urgency of the contact; answers inquiries requiring the interpretation and application of departmental policies and procedures.
- Schedules meetings and conferences; prepares materials and agenda; may represent supervisor at meetings. Keeps supervisor's calendar; schedules appointments and makes travel arrangements.
- Reviews and makes recommendations regarding office methods, policies and procedures; devises forms.
- Assists with various projects which includes researching, compiling, arranging and computing data.
- Trains office staff in office practices, use of specialized equipment, word processing, etc.
- May direct or coordinate the activities of a clerical support unit.
Work Environment: Incumbents must operate with a high level of confidentiality and discretion when performing job duties.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, advanced level in Outlook.
- Ability to manage/support multiple executive level staff calendars.
- Ability to identify solutions to coordinate multiple stakeholders for meetings
- Highly developed decision making, problem solving, and written communication skills; and
- In-depth knowledge of modern office practices, methods, and procedures.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is anEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points.Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
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Employment Type: Full-time