Senior Executive Secretary – Emergency Response

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health seeks emergency Senior Secretary III candidates to support homelessness-related initiatives under an emergency order.

One year of highly responsible secretarial experience or two years at Secretary I/II level is required; typing 40 wpm; a valid California Class C Driver License is preferred. During the initial 90 days, performance is weighted 100% to determine eligibility for permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• One year of highly responsible secretarial experience at the level of Secretary III/IV or Senior Secretary I/II.
• Two years of responsible secretarial experience at Secretary I or II level.
• Typing speed of 40 net words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Screens telephone calls and furnishes requested information.
• Makes appointments, keeps calendar, and schedules conferences and travel.
• Acts as intermediary between supervisor and staff and liaises with other departments.
• Prepares inter-office notices, bulletins, and memoranda.
• Gathers data for reports and prepares materials for supervisor's approval.
• Relieves supervisor of routine personnel, budget, and operating details.
• Supervises lower-level clerical staff.

Skills

Telephone screening

Calendar management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interdepartment liaison

Job description

The County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health seeks emergency Senior Secretary III candidates to support homelessness-related initiatives under an emergency order.

One year of highly responsible secretarial experience or two years at Secretary I/II level is required; typing 40 wpm; a valid California Class C Driver License is preferred. During the initial 90 days, performance is weighted 100% to determine eligibility for permanent appointment.