Educational experience or training that includes coursework in secretarial practices, bookkeeping, and personal computer operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of Quickbooks preferred
Strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
Attention to detail and strong proofreading and transcription skills
Previous experience in administrative support, preferably in a government or public safety environment
essential functions
Provide administrative and secretarial support for the Fire Chief
Perform administrative tasks to relieve designated staff members of routine administrative work and ensure efficient daily operations
Process a variety of documentation associated with departmental operations within designated timeframes and per established procedures
Type, compose, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, and other documentation
Record and transcribe dictation
Handle meeting proceedings, including preparing binders and taking minutes
Answer and route phone calls; schedule meetings, tours, and other departmental activities; greet and assist visitors in a courteous and professional manner
Process payroll documentation, review timesheets for accuracy and completeness, enter payroll data into computer for payroll processing