Broome County Job Opportunity
Secretary

Law / Full-time / 40 hrs/wk

Pay Rate: $42,808
1 Position Available

This position involves responsibility for independently performing complex clerical operations and for relieving the head of a department or major division of administrative details by arranging conferences and relieving the official of contacts which should properly be made with subordinate officials. The work calls for the frequent exercise of independent judgement in giving out information regarding departmental policies and practices, and in planning the routine of the office. The correspondence duties of these employees are distinguished by the fact that most letters and releases of a routine recurring nature are composed personally. Employees in this class work under general supervision, receiving detailed instructions only where policies have not been determined. Only unusually important or complicated assignments are checked in detail upon completion. Employees in this class may exercise immediate supervision over the work of clerical assistants. Does related work as required.

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Competitive Position

NOTE: This position is a competitive position, requiring applicants to meet minimum qualifications established for the position and successfully meet civil service examination requirements. A provisional appointment may be made to this position. Permanent appointment will be dependent upon participation in the examination AND being reachable from the resulting eligible list.

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