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.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs a variety of administrative functions serving as a staff assistant, and does related work as required.

Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over subordinate clerical personnel.

TYPICAL TASKS:

• Manages records and reports activities involving implementation of program objectives using existing procedures or devising new methods as necessary;
• Supervises clerical employees in administering program activities;
• Recommends, administers, and monitors organizational unit budgets for county and/or state funds by preparing periodic balances and other statistical reports;
• Coordinates assignments with other personnel and requests budget transfers;
• Develops and/or revises work procedures and methods including necessary form design;
• Trains employees in work procedures;
• Carries responsibility for accuracy and completeness of records and programs;
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of office management techniques including the ability to organize work flow and coordinate activities; knowledge of effective supervisory practices and ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to interpret and analyze applicable program content objective and make necessary decisions; ability to summarize, compile and tabulate narrative and numerical material; ability to maintain work standards of programs activities and ability to analyze and correct errors; ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other employees..

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and four years of responsible secretarial or clerical/administrative/office management experience.

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer