Emergency Management Administrative Secretary (Lead)

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health seeks qualified candidates to fill Emergency Management Secretary III vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under an emergency order, appointments may be made for up to 90 days with a path to permanent County employment.

Selected applicants will be assessed on performance, with a weighted assessment that could lead to permanent appointment. Typing proficiency at 40 wpm is required, and positions may be filled during filing for this

Qualifications

• Two years of complex and highly responsible secretarial experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Secretary V, Senior Secretary III, Senior Secretary IV, Management Secretary I or II.
• Typing at 40 net words per minute.
• Must meet requirements at time of filing.

Responsibilities

• Replies to personal and other correspondence, composing letters with or without dictation.
• Screens office and telephone callers, meets the public, makes appointments, and arranges conferences and speaking engagements.
• Directs callers to other departments and officials or to other individuals, divisions or sections of the department.
• Takes care of day-to-day inquiries or problems wherever possible.
• Maintains office files and records, including those of a confidential nature.
• Performs confidential and personal services as requested.
• Recognizes need for revisions in office procedures and makes recommendations.
• Assigns and supervises the work of other employees.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Typing 40 wpm

Job description

County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health seeks qualified candidates to fill Emergency Management Secretary III vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under an emergency order, appointments may be made for up to 90 days with a path to permanent County employment.

Selected applicants will be assessed on performance, with a weighted assessment that could lead to permanent appointment. Typing proficiency at 40 wpm is required, and positions may be filled during filing for this