Senior Secretary #1154 - Environmental Health - Health Services Division

Hamilton County; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Health Department is seeking a dedicated individual for advanced secretarial duties. The role involves supporting a Director, coordinating office activities, and ensuring efficient communication during public health emergencies. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of secretarial work experience.
• Type at a minimum of 45 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced secretarial duties under close supervision.
• Handle special projects and coordinate office activities.

Skills

Typing

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. Work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees may be modified to meet community needs during such emergencies.

Under close supervision, performs advanced secretarial duties such as handling special projects, assuming administrative duties for a Director or other designated office group, coordinating office activities, gathering data, preparing reports, and potentially providing lead supervision of others.

Essential Functions:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative only and not exhaustive.)

• Possess the equivalent of a high school diploma and three (3) years of secretarial work experience.
• Type at a minimum of 45 words per minute.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

Work requires minimal physical effort, including intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; extensive computer keyboarding; occasional lifting of up to ten (10) lbs.

Additional Information:

This job description does not encompass all activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Overtime hours are not guaranteed, are estimated, and may be adjusted.

All Hamilton County Government positions are in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

Work may be required on holidays or weekends, with irregular hours and shift work, including possible short-notice extensions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hamilton County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. A copy of the County’s EEOP & Utilization Report is available on the EEOC Office homepage: https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx