Administrative Assistant Veterans Affairs
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Job Location:
Wilkes Barre, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
- This position is an assistant to the department or agency head. This employee is responsible for performing a wide variety of assignments many of which have a significant effect upon departmental policy. Assignments require familiarity with the functions of the department in which the employee is employed. This work includes analyzing administrative operations developing and installing work standards and procedures and conducting independent research.
The employee will need to prepare detailed and comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations as well as performing various public relations and liaison duties. Assignments are carried out with considerable initiative and independence but work is reviewed through conferences and evaluation of results obtained. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Studies and analyzes operational procedures
- Prepares detailed and comprehensive reports of findings and makes recommendations
- Assists in developing departmental programs and policies
- Maintains records and files of reports and studies
- Performs various public relations duties which may include preparing news releases and writing and delivering speeches
- Meet the community groups to explain county programs and engender public interest and participation
- Supervises the clerical staff
- Reviews and replies to correspondences
- Provides staff assistance to an administrative board or commission by preparing agendas andreports
- Edits orders for overseers and maintains records
- Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with other governmental agencies
- Prepares budget estimates as well as other various fiscal and statistical reports
- Performs other related work as required
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Some knowledge of the functions principles and practices of public administration
- Proficiency with various computer software applications such as Microsoft word PowerPoint and Excel
- Ability to carry out with some supervision staff assignments requiring the organization of material and development of procedures
- Ability to conduct research and analysis of relevant resources in order to contribute to the development of sound operational procedures
- Ability to speak and write effectively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative officials other employees and the general public
- Ability to carry out staff assignments requiring the organization of material
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years experience in related office.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1.) Interested qualified applicants must submit all the requested materials as specified in the How toApply.Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
2.) Additional information may be obtained by contacting:
Megan Stone
Human Services Division Head
POSITION DETAILS:
Full-time
Non-Exempt
Union
Permanent
Work hours: 9:00 am until 4:30 pm
LOCATION OF POSITION:
Veterans Affairs
61-63 Water Street
Wilkes-Barre PA
How to Apply:
All candidates must apply and submit an application via:If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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