Total 1 Senior Executive level Others job vacancies in Plant Services Building

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 02/13/2024

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

SALARY: $53,881.00 - $86,210.00 Annually

CLASS DESCRIPTION

The Baltimore City Department General Services is seeking an Executive Assistant for the Office of the Deputy Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs confidential and special projects, researches and prepares reports and drafts correspondences for the Deputy Director’s signature. 
• Directs and monitors the execution of decisions and policies of the Deputy Director and interprets decisions and policies for subordinate agency staff.
• Investigates and resolves confidential and/or sensitive administrative problems, complaints and situations at the request of the Deputy Director.
• Ensures adherence to laws, regulations, program policies and guidelines utilized by or impacting the Agency.
• Attends confidential administrative and operational meetings; organizes, coordinates and monitors the implementation of resultant actions, resolutions and administrative decisions. 
• Accompanies the Deputy Director to public and governmental meetings and acts on meeting decisions with sound resolutions. 
• Records accurate minutes, captures key discussion points, action items, and decisions made.
• Represents the Deputy Director at public and governmental meetings.
• Reports on meetings to the Deputy Director.
• Organizes meetings by preparing agendas, collects relevant materials, and coordinates logistics such as room reservations, audiovisual equipment, and catering.
• Liaison with internal and external stakeholders by communicating effectively with Agency employees, clients, and vendors by providing assistance and information as needed.
• Assists high-level Agency managers in the implementation and coordination of the administrative aspects of planning projects and/or programs.
• Conducts research to gather information, compiles reports, and prepares presentations on various topics as requested by the Deputy Director.
• Determines what issues should be escalated to the Deputy Director’s attention.
• Provides information or answers to questions not requiring superior’s attention.
• Tracks deliverables for projects and relays important intel to the Deputy Director (and Assistant Deputy Directors).
• Assists with various administrative tasks such as filing documents, processing expenses, and handling invoices.
• Exercises sound independent judgment in screening mail, telephone calls and visitors to include maintaining and updating the Deputy Director’s calendar, schedule appointments, and arranging meetings on behalf of the executive.
• Drafts responses when necessary and organizes incoming messages.
• Coordinates travel arrangements to include flights, accommodations, and transportation for business trips.
• Maintains records and databases, organizes and updates files/databases, and contact lists to ensure easy access to relevant information.
• Manages office supplies and equipment by monitoring inventory levels, ordering necessary supplies, and coordinating repairs or maintenance of office equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have five (5) years of experience in performing executive level administrative support work including two (2) years working in a confidential environment.

OR

NOTES(EQUIVALECIES): Have an equivalent combination of education and ex­perience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate a program of administrative functions in a governmental organization.
• Ability to develop, implement and interpret policies, procedures, and directives.
• Ability to research and compile administrative reports and documents and to analyze planning reports and statistical information.
• Ability to deal with confidential materials and situations with discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Administrative ability.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

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