Secretary III

Pay Grade: 760 Work Days: 226 Min Daily: $20.79 min hour Primary Purpose: Provide secretarial support services to the department head and other staff members. Facilitate the efficient operation of the departmental administrative services.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent Special Knowledge/Skills: Excellent organizational skills Excellent computer skills in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets and file maintenance Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work on several tasks at the same time Basic math skills Based on department needs, may be required to maintain a valid Texas drivers' license Experience: Three years of clerical experience, preferably in a public education environment Major Responsibilities and Duties: Communicate clearly and interact with all people in a courteous, respectful and positive manner Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, etc.

for the department head and other department staff members using a computer Assist in compiling information for preparing various reports for the department Receive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to all appropriate staff Receive, sort, and distribute mail and other documents to other department staff members Assist in acquiring department supplies Maintain departmental files Maintain confidentiality of information Perform routine bookkeeping tasks, including simple math operations, for the department Keep informed and comply with all state and district policies and regulations concerning primary job functions Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor Equipment Used: Uses computer, printer, copier, calculator, and fax Working Conditions: Mental Demands: Reading; ability to perform basic math; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to operate computer; maintain emotional control under stress Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Work with frequent interruptions; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds SM072026