Performs varied advanced secretarial and administrative work unique to the work unit requiring initiative and independent judgment.
Incumbents work independently under general direction.
Keeps official records and recommends administrative policies. Handles problems and non-routine situations by determining the approach or action to take and interprets guidelines, procedures, policies and practices. Incumbents may have contact with high level administrative offices requiring use of business vocabulary, tact, discretion and judgment. It is distinguished from the Administrative Secretary by the judgment and authority exercised in setting priorities, interpreting policy, authorizing travel and purchase requisitions, utilizing knowledge of policies and priorities of work units and supervisor. Incumbents may be assigned to an office such as medical, scientific or legal which may require use and familiarity with specialized terms, practices or systems.