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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IV

REGULAR/PART-TIME

NE - LEVEL 5

SALARY: $15.94

GENERAL DEFINITION: Primary responsibility of this position is to provide administrative support and technical support services to the Public Safety Department. SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Public Safety. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No supervisory duties.

DUTIES:

Communicates effectively to internal and external program participants in writing, on the phone, and in person to assist the program to accomplish critical program related decisions. Answer and receive all incoming calls in a prompt and professional manner, directing calls to appropriate parties and taking messages. Receives and screens mail and telephone calls using discretion. Responds to and/or redirects callers to appropriate office or personnel. Disseminates information on program’s behalf to internal and external constituencies. Ensure clear communications and positive working relationships. Coordinate program office management activities including meetings, correspondence, travel arrangements, records management, and other office duties as assigned. Advises the supervisor verbally and in writing about pending issues and maintains supervisory calendar. Prepare and distribute office correspondence, reports, logs and other office documents as required. Process and securely handle controlled and classified correspondence and documents. Maintain the program’s calendar. Prepares travel authorizations for the staff. Retrieves all travel data from each traveler upon their return, prepares travel voucher and submits to finance with accurate data. Preparation of meetings, conferences, and other events, including compiling, formatting, posting and distributing materials. Maintains central filing and form system for the program, including confidential correspondence, forms, documents, reports, data and a variety of other materials as assigned. Maintain and coordinate program files and records. Maintain records and process forms, such as time records, purchase requisitions and orders, and other specific to the program. Files reports, correspondence, forms and other documents and retires inactive files. Enter and retrieve data from automated system(s) to generate reports and perform other automated processes. Maintain training record files for program staff. Execute timekeeping duties to maintain attendance records for personnel. Prepare and process timesheets for staff. Compile and post employee timekeeping data and manage clock-in/clock-out hours through the tribal automated system. Maintain and management of timekeeping records of employees. Analyze and evaluate timekeeping issues. Reconcile leave records for accuracy. Manage general fiscal documents to accurately monitor financial transactions. Maintain accurate and current information for cuff accounts, payment vouchers, purchase requisitions, data collection, travel expenses, accounts, and budget. Assists with preparation of program budget and budget revisions. Assists with the preparation, submittal and tracking of grants and sub-grant awards. Assists with grant and sub-grant awards deliverables. Prepare purchase requisitions to maintain office supplies, materials and services. Monitor inventories of supplies and materials to prepare vouchers for payment and requisitions for purchases. Maintain inventory control to ensure accurate record of supplies. Reconciles receipts of items on payment vouchers and purchase requisitions. Prepares receipts for miscellaneous charges and forwards to the Finance Department. Maintains and collects data related to contracts, grants and sub-grants monthly, quarterly and annually reports. Performs other duties as assigned or necessary. Attends administrative meetings involving the Public Safety Department, staff meetings, business meetings, seminars, and training sessions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of principles of the tribal government organization and functions. Knowledge of basic Property and Supply functions and Purchasing Laws. Knowledge of tribal programs, policies, procedures, funding and accountability systems and operations. Knowledge of budget and finance administration. Knowledge of office management principles, methods, and procedures to complete work assignments. Knowledge of organization, personnel, and fiscal management complete daily work assignments. Knowledge of sorting/filing techniques and records retention policies and schedules to maintain accurate records. Knowledge and understanding of practices of positive customer relations. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, business English, grammar, and mathematics. Skilled in operating a computer and using accounting software, word processing software, various spreadsheet programs, database software applications, e-mail, and business machines to prepare, review, and analyze financial reports and related documents. Skilled in maintaining and operating all business machines. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information obtained through the course of completing assignments. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in Zuni, English and written English. Ability to organize information, prioritize work, juggle multiple tasks, and exercise independent judgment in carrying out duties successfully and effectively under multiple deadlines and task timelines. Ability to rapidly understand and perform work requirements. Ability to set up records and files. Ability to develop, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with tribal employees, outside agencies, and the general public. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Associate’s degree in Administrative Assistant, pre-business, or a related field; with three (3) years of experience in office administration, program assistant or related experience that demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Preferred experience within a Native American community or tribal government. OR High School Graduate or Equivalent with seven (7) years of related education, training and experience in an accounting or business environment. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES: Valid New Mexico Driver’s License with no DUI/DWI convictions within the past three (3) years. Driving is an essential part of the duties. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Position is subject to Pre-Employment drug testing. Position is Safety Sensitive and will be subject to random drug screening for duration of employment. Must submit to and successfully pass a thorough character background and FBI fingerprint check. May be required to work evenings or weekends on occasion. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ashiwi

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Part time, Work at office, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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