• Performs executive level secretarial and administrative duties in support of the Director;

• Reviews, develops, and revises departmental policies and procedures;

• Enters and retrieves data associated with inquiries and investigations;

• Answers and screens incoming phone calls for the Director;

• Provides answers to questions/inquiries and/or refer to appropriate department/agency;

• Handles requests, complaints, and prepares responses for Director signature;

• Coordinates a variety of internal activities and special assignments;

• Receives and schedules all incoming meeting and event requests for the Director; composes letters, memorandums, and reports for the Director's approval;

• Serves as liaison between internal and external customers;

• Collaborates with staff regarding administrative and office management functions; researches and organizes materials for meetings, conferences, and/or hearings;

• Compiles data and maintains confidential information;

• Serves as a County Procurement Cardholder regarding procurement of assigned operating units;

• Negotiates and purchases office supplies, equipment, furniture, etc.; manages and organizes Director's office operations, clerical functions, and filing systems;

• Cultivates and develops positive working relationships with managers, staff, and other County agencies;

• Proofreads and edits confidential materials to eliminate errors and ensure correct grammar, spelling and punctuation;

• Briefs the Director on a daily basis; and,

• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

• Associate's degree in Business Administration or Secretarial Science, plus

• Three (3) years of senior level secretarial/administrative experience, which involves working with the public, office management/operational details, and staff supervision; or

• Have at least one (1) year of experience at the Administrative Aide IV level with Prince George's County Government.

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

 EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. 

• Graduation from college or university with major course work in liberal arts, one of the social sciences, or public or business administration; PLUS, 
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible senior-level secretarial/administrative experience in government or business.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

Upon selection, the candidate must:
 1. Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.

EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applicant may be required to pass a typing proficiency exam at the minimum rate of 40 wpm or submit a Prince George's County Government certificate issued within the past year.