Secretary 2 - Waterbury Arts Magnet School (WAMS)

Summary Of Classification

This class performs the full range of professional, secretarial and clerical support. Also furnishes the public and staff with courteous, effective and timely information and service.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Three or more years of experience in clerical/secretarial work.
  • College training in Business or Secretarial Science may be substituted for general office experience.
• Knowledge of general office principles and procedures utilizing IBM compatible computers (Windows, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet, etc.).
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and telephone skills.
  • Knowledge of Data Base Entry.
  • Ability to develop and maintain filing system.
  • Familiar with business communication and business mathematics.
  • Ability to schedule and prioritize.
• Helpful, with ability to work on multiple tasks.
  • Must employ good judgement, tact and courtesy.
  • Ability to perform tasks with little or no supervision.
  • Bi-Lingual preferred.

Position Supervises

N/A

Essential Functions

• CORRESPONDENCE: Types documents, correspondence, forms and other related material.
  • FILING: Performs basic and complex processing tasks such as sorting, numbering, coding and filing forms and documents.
    • INTERPERSONAL: Serves as a receptionist, greeting the public, answering the phones and handling routine inquiries.
      • PROCESSING: Operates standard office machines. Maintains inventory and orders supplies. Reviews information and material for accuracy and completeness. Organizes and schedules meetings, workshops and interviews for the program. Handles classified material to ensure confidentiality. Maintains records of State, local and federal reports and budgets. Reviews, sorts and distributes mail. Attends meetings and conferences as needed.
        • PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE GRANTS SUPERVISOR.

Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements

• Physical Demands: Depth Perception (X), Standing (X), Color Distinction (X), Walking (X), Peripheral Vision (X), Sitting (X), Driving (X), Lifting (X), Physical Strength: Carrying (X) Little Physical Effort (-10lbs.) (X), Pushing (X), Light Work (-20 lbs.) (X), Pulling (X), Medium Work (20-50 lbs.) (X), Climbing (X), Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.) (X), Balancing (X), Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.) (X), Stooping (X), Environmental Conditions: Kneeling (X), Cold (50 degrees F or less) (X), Crouching (X), Heat (90 degrees F or more) (X), Crawling (X), Temperature Changes (X), Reaching (X), Wetness (X), Handling (X), Humidity (X), Grasping (X), Extreme Noise or Vibration (X), Twisting (X), Exposure to Chemicals (X), Feeling (X), Exposure to Gases and Fumes (X), Talking (X), Exposure to Unpleasant Odors (X), Hearing (X), Exposure to bodily fluids (X), Repetitive Motion (X), Exposure to dampness (X), Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination (X), Confinement to a Small or Restricting Area (X), Visual Acuity/Near (X), Visual Acuity/Far (X), Mechanical Hazards (X), Physical danger or abuse (X)

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PERFORMED BY PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.