Administrative work as an assistant to a manager, unit or program chief, or with direct responsibility for a specific assigned program or function. While actual duties may vary, positions in this class are characterized by work in a technical or specialized field, decision making with little concurrent supervisory review, and accountability for results. The role differs from higher level administrative assistants by a more limited program or functional area, and less impact upon total department activities. Assignments may generally be characterized as a first level administrative role with clearly indicated functional and authority dimensions. Assigned duties may include employee supervision.
Work is performed under the direction of an administrative superior.
As delegated, may perform assigned tasks of a technical nature requiring independent action and full accountability for program results. Duties frequently may include staff supervision with delegated authority for hiring, training, assigning and evaluating work, and disciplining lower level employees. May prepare a variety of fiscal, statistical, or narrative reports. May serve as acting head or represent unit in supervisor's absence. May personally perform complex and confidential secretarial related duties.