Job description
Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play.
DEPARTMENT:
Information Services & Technology
DATE POSTED:
DECEMBER 7, 2022
CLOSING DATE:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
SALARY MIN:
$52,566.00
SALARY MAX:
$94,618.00
POSITION NUMBER:
40009301
JOB TYPE:
Full-Time
**Please note this requisition is subject to close at any time**
**THIS IS A REPOST, APPLICANTS NEED NOT TO REAPPLY**
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs difficult professional and responsible administrative work as an assistant to a department head. Incumbent may be assigned specific program responsibilities or handle a variety of assignments; does related work as required.
Work is performed under regular supervision. Supervision may be exercised over office or technical staff.
TYPICAL TASKS:
Directs purchasing program in a large department;- Monitors financial records and processes and prepares statistical and financial reports;
- Coordinates preparation of annual budget and continuous monitoring;
- Reads and analyzes technical reports and prepares summaries for review by the agency head;
- Interviews persons calling at the agency head’s office and handles personally or refers problems to the proper person for attention;
- Compiles monthly, annual and special reports;
- Researches, analyzes and prepares reports on agency operations, methods and procedures;
- Plans and organizes administrative activities such as clerical assistance, transportation and the purchase of supplies and equipment;
- Reviews departmental invoices, vouchers and bills for payment;
- Drafts responses to citizen inquiries and complaints for signature by the agency head;
- Assists in the preparation and modification of grant applications and monitors departmental grant programs in operation;
- Performs related tasks as required.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public or business administration; through knowledge of agency objectives, procedures and organization; ability to devise detailed procedures and methodology; general knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment; ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others; ability to communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain; effective working relationships with officials, subordinates and other employees, and the general public; ability to prepare records and reports.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or a related field and two years of personnel, budgeting, research or administrative management experience which includes six months of supervisory/lead worker experience.
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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