JOB
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist a high level state official by performing the most complex administrative and supportive tasks involved in the implementation and administration of major projects and programs whose effects encompass all departments and agencies of state government; and to do related work as required.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of a high level state official from whom work assignments are received; work is reviewed usually upon completion for performance of assignments as directed.SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises clerical and other supportive staff assigned to assist.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To assist a high level state official by performing the most complex administrative and supportive tasks involved in the implementation and administration of major projects and programs whose effects encompass all departments and agencies of state government.To oversee the official agency files and records and to insure their accuracy and are kept current.To study and analyze operational procedures and prepare detailed and comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations.To perform as required, varied public relations related duties such as preparing news releases and writing and delivering speeches.To assist a superior by performing administrative tasks and research in the overall agency operation.To coordinate the flow of work among the various units within the agency.To respond to inquiries and to direct them to proper location for response when necessary.To attend conferences and meetings on behalf of superior and prepare reports thereon.To do related work as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A thorough familiarity with the RIDOT Financial Management System's payroll function; an understanding of the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training's procedures regarding State licensing renewal procedures for required public works functions; a demonstrated proficiency with initializing the workers compensation process; a strong knowledge base related to the facets of RIDOT highway facility requirements for proper recording of personnel time entry to ensure accurate payroll accountability.