Administrative Secretary
Current• Provides direct administrative support to the Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Public Health Systems, Policy and Performance and bureau staff which includes scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings; screening and addressing calls and visitors; preparing various reports, agendas and presentations for meetings; prioritizing and distributing mail; coordinating travel authorization and expense reimbursement forms; and composing correspondence in response to public inquires.• Utilizes a variety of software applications and business machines to: track and monitor grant applications and contracts with vendor agencies to ensure that applicable deadlines are met; track and monitor databases regarding overtime, personnel, travel and budgets to ensuring budgetary restraints are adhered to; and to prepare organizational charts and other visual presentations to illustrate Bureau structure or project progress. • Performs administrative duties for the Bureau Chief and coordinates office management functions for the Bureau, including problem resolution, streamlining the dissemination of information to Division staff and the public and communication to Bureau staff of daily objectives and emergent issues. Serves as key contact person for providing clerical support to other DPHS units as needed, to facilitate the appropriate and accurate flow of information and consistent provision of support. • Attends, participates and takes minutes at key meetings to keep current on Division initiatives and priorities, documenting meeting discussion, decisions and necessary follow-up actions and relays pertinent information to Division clerical staff, promoting understanding of issues facing the Division’s units. • Ensures the correct preparation of items submitted to Governor and Council, travel and conference requests, updates forms and other data related to the Division in order to obtain necessary authorizations.