Secretary III- Department of Recreation & Parks

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A Secretary III performs administrative support work involving complicated subject matters and complex procedures and assigns and reviews the work of lower-level employees or performs confidential administrative or office support work for a high-level City executive. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive general supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office setting where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:  

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. 

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

• Knowledge of English grammar and usage, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Proficiency in the application of Microsoft Office Suite Products to produce letters, reports and presentations.
• Knowledge of standard business formats for correspondence, narrative reports and related materials.
• Ability to adjust priorities and re-distribute work assignments to meet changing deadlines.
• Ability to assess the work of lower level employees and to make changes necessary to correct identified deficiencies.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment on a variety of matters guided by general instruction.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to set priorities and complete multiple tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to take initiative and follow through on tasks.
• Ability to locate and retrieve information from a variety of sources and to compile the information following general directions.
• Ability to compose correspondence.
• Ability to represent superior at meetings.
• Ability to deal with other employees and the public with tact and courtesy.

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointments to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.      

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.