QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Thorough knowledge of responsible secretarial duties and office management practices;
Thorough knowledge of office terminology, good English usage and letter writing style;
Thorough knowledge of the organizational structure, programs, policies and functions of the Prince George's County School System;
Ability to exercise good judgment in applying a wide range of operating procedures and policies;
Ability to carry out administrative work;
Ability to pass pre-employment exam; take and transcribe dictation at a high rate of speed;
Ability to follow complex oral and written directions; ability to meet top level officials and others with tact and diplomacy and able to get along well with and establish good working relationships with others;
Demonstrated ability to maintain complex clerical records and prepare reports from such records;
Ability to work under pressure and make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established procedures; and
Ability to work independently in absence of detailed instructions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of a standard high school diploma or GED; Associate's Degree preferred. Five (5) or more years of administrative or secretarial experience, preferably in a professional environment providing administrative support to an executive.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands
and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.
