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Executive Secretary (AG)

PublishedPublished: 10/9/2026
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General Summary

AG - Auditor General`s Office. This is executive secretarial work that includes duties of an administrative nature.

Examples of Work Performed
  • Maintains appointment calendar, prepares itineraries, and schedules meetings and conferences; informs participants of topics to be discussed and may provide them with background information.
  • Processes, screens, and distributes incoming mail; prepares replies to routine correspondence for signature.
  • Types correspondence, memos, reports, and other administrative forms. May take dictation of confidential correspondence and official documents. Reviews all typed materials for grammar, punctuation, and content.
  • Serves as office receptionist; greets, announces, and routes visitors; answers and routes incoming calls.
  • Coordinates and assists in the preparation of special reports. Interprets rules, regulations, and policies; provides the information for the resolution of problems.
  • Completes research assignments and projects as directed.
  • Compiles and analyzes data for administrative decisions.
  • Maintains files of office correspondence, research materials, and related information.
  • Makes travel arrangements for staff and prepares travel vouchers.
  • Maintains adequate office supplies for use by staff.
  • Prepares local purchase orders and purchase requisitions.
  • May direct and train secretarial and clerical employees in carrying out assignments.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of basic secretarial and office management skills.
  • Knowledge of the legislative process.
  • Knowledge of filing practices.
  • Knowledge of personal computer programs.
  • Skill in typing and in word processing.
  • Ability to compose routine correspondence.
  • Ability to independently carry out minor administrative functions and general office duties.
  • Ability to organize files and other records.
  • Ability to operate general office equipment.
  • Ability to pay extreme attention to detail and review work for accuracy and quality of content.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information.
  • Ability to use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
  • Ability to organize work, follow and interpret instructions.
  • Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the effective internal functioning of the operation.
  • Ability to train others.
  • Ability to supervise people.

Minimum Qualifications
  • A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of secretarial and/or clerical experience.
  • Possession of a Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) Certificate can substitute for the required experience.
  • College education can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required work experience.
  • Vocational/technical training in an area of secretarial science or office/business studies can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for each year of the required work experience.

Special Requirement

Ability to type at a rate of 50 correct words per minute and to proficiently use Microsoft Word

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