Secretary.6050100

Performs a variety of routine secretarial tasks, including typing, filing, greeting the public, screening phone calls, sorting mail, ordering supplies, compiling routine data in established formats, operating a personal computer and other related tasks.

Serves as first point of contact in greeting visitors, screening or routing incoming calls, taking messages and answering routine inquires. Types routine correspondence, memos, and letters, ensuring accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation, content and composition.

Assist staff by coordinating, scheduling and maintaining calendar of events for appointments, meetings andor classes. Posts and records data in systems or software designed for record keeping and report generation and retrieval. Performs other secretarial duties including, but not limited to:

Copying and compiles data, reports, packets, and other information for departmental use or distribution Processes incomingoutgoing mail and Maintains filing systems. Monitors, requisitions and maintains office supplies, forms, materials and other items, as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Training:
Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program. Two (2) years job related experience or 30 hours of college or a combination of the two.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to type 40 wpm. Candidates for all clerical, administrative and/or secretarial positions will be required to take and pass at least one skill(s) test(s) which will be determined by the Elected Official or Department Head based on the position and the operational needs of the department. Testing may include one or more of the following: 10-key, Coding, Data entry, Filing, Grammar, Math, MS Excel, MS Word, Proof Reading, Spelling, Sorting, Timed Typing (3 minute). Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, organize and process work and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the general public.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• May require prolonged sitting or standing. May require moderate lifting of files, boxes, copies, etc.

• An employee may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on the needs of the Department.

• Working in a 24-hour facility may make the employee subject to working mandatory overtime or remaining on duty and working all, or a part of, an additional shift ("double shift").

• The incumbent is / may be considered to be 'essential personnel' subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times. When required, you will be notified by your supervisor.

• Must be at least 21 years of age (for applicable positions) and must pass all portions (physical/written) of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment or all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions.

Bilingual Preferred.

10505 DENTON DRIVE DALLAS TEXAS 75220 JUVENILE DEPT (JUVENILE LETOT)

Candidates for all clerical, administrative andor secretarial positions will be required to take and pass at least one skills(s) test(s) which will be determined by the Elected Official or Department Head based on the position and the operational needs of the department. Testing may include one or more of the following: 10-key, Coding, Data Entry, Filing, Grammar, Math, MS Excel, MS Word, Proof Reading, Spelling, Sorting and Timed Typing (3 minute).An extensive pre-employment background investigation will be conducted on all applicants who have been offered positions with Dallas County. A criminal history will not automatically disqualify an applicant unless applicable law requires such action.Dallas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, National Service Alumni volunteers, and persons with a criminal background are encouraged to apply.