Work Environment:
Work is generally performed under typica l school department office conditio n s. Wi ll be requ i red to work outside of norma l business hours and attend evening meetings. Incumbent i s required to attend numerous meet i ngs with va ri ous c ity and school boards and committees. Travels to various buildings.
Makes frequent and direct contact with local, county, state, regional and fede r a l agencies and officials, the media, community le aders, municipal employees and department heads, local civic and special i nterest groups, and the public. Contacts are in person, by telephone, in writ i ng and via internet. Contacts require considerable persuas i veness, resourcefulness, discretion, and nego t iating skills t o influence the decisions and behavior of other parties. Contacts involve attendance at meetings and conferences.
Has access to an extensive amount of highly confidential informat i on relat in g to the Newton Public Schools. Confidentia l information may include, but is not li mited to, bid proposals, co n tract negotiations, and personnel records .
Errors i n administrative decisions could result in lower standards of services, sub-standard construction, inadequate maintenance programs, damage to property, and endanger publ i c safety; errors in supervisory decisions cou ld result in excessive costs i n maintenance programs.
Physical Requirements:
Operates PC-based computer systems , components, and other standard office equ i pment such as telephone , facsimile machine, and copier.
