DESCRIPTION
This is a secretarial position of an administrative nature, involving responsibility for general departmental
management. Employees in this class perform a variety of complex secretarial/clerical, and administrative
duties requiring comprehensive knowledge of the departmental program. The administrative secretary
exercises independent judgment and action, including making frequent decisions in accordance with
delegated responsibilities from assigned supervisor. Primary emphasis is placed upon relieving the supervisor
of administrative details by preparing considerable correspondence, compiling and summarizing data into
concise form and by preparation of reports. An employee in this class receives guidance from a supervisor
and is expected to exercise considerable tact, discretion, and judgment. The employee may be required to
train and supervise other clerical personnel. Performance is evaluated periodically
(Thenatureofdemandsontheincumbent’ssenses)
Sensory demands include use of the computer, which may cause eyestrain and occasional
headaches. The Band Office may be noisy and busy making it difficult for the Executive
Secretary to concentrate.
Mental Demands
(Conditions that may lead to mental or emotional fatigue)
The Executive Secretary will have to manage a number of requests and situations at one time.
Stress may be caused by the need to complete tasks within tight deadlines.