Executive Secretary
Full Job Posting
WHY YOU?
This role is well suited for individuals who are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable
managing a variety of administrative responsibilities while working directly with department
leadership. As Executive Secretary, you will provide administrative support to the
Commissioner, requiring professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple
priorities. This position offers the opportunity to use strong organizational and
communication skills while coordinating schedules and meetings, preparing correspondence
and documents, maintaining records, processing administrative and purchasing paperwork,
and interacting with staff, vendors, other government offices, and the public.
WHAT EXACTLY DOES AN EXECUTIVE SECRETARY DO?
The Executive Secretary provides administrative and clerical assistance to the Commissioner
and other staff members as directed. The position also interacts with co-workers, vendors,
department heads, local and County government employees and legislators, residents, and
the general public. Duties include:
Maintaining the Commissioner’s calendar, including scheduling appointments.
Schedule meetings for department staff and maintain conference room schedules.
Preparing and editing correspondence, communications, presentations, and other
documents.
Answering and screening phone calls, referring callers to appropriate personnel or taking
messages.
Organizing and maintaining confidential files and records.
Coordinating and managing special projects as assigned by the Commissioner.
Acting as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Commissioner.
This list is not exhaustive. Additional duties are outlined in the official job description.
PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong attention to detail.
Solid organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information and discretion and maintain confidentiality.
ANNUAL SALARY
- $48,862 - $64,774
CIVIL SERVICE GRADE
MC / 26
POSITION TYPE
Permanent
Full Time
35 hours/week
WEP DIVISION
Administration
BENEFITS
- Paid Sick, Personal, and
- Vacation Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental, and
- Vision Insurance
- NYS Retirement Benefits
- and Retiree Healthcare
- Flex Spending
- Work - Life Balance
- Professional Development
- Opportunities
HOW TO APPLY
- Access the job posting and application
- by scanning the QR code or visiting
- Onondaga.gov/WEP/careers.
- Email the completed application and
- resume to
- [email protected]
- to apply.
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