SENIOR SECRETARY

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SENIOR SECRETARY

Salary

$26.41 - $35.75 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

UNCL24-009

Department

Harbor - (UC)

Opening Date

06/06/2024

Closing Date

6/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

The Team...

The Harbor Department is seeking to fill aSenior Secretaryposition in theMaintenance Division. The Maintenance Division operates in response to work requests from various Harbor Divisions and the Port's tenants. Work schedules are influenced by factors such as inclement weather, special events, and tenant shipping schedules. Additionally, proactive measures through ongoing preventative maintenance play a vital role in preserving Port assets.

The Role...

Under general supervision, the Senior Secretaryprovides a wide variety of secretarial, administrative, and general office work for the Director and the Division. The Senior Secretary serves as a central point of liaison with other Port divisions, Commissions, and Executive Offices. This role is responsible for highly sensitive and confidential information.

Why we want to hear from YOU...

The Port of Long Beach is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment, with the ultimate goal of making BELONGING a norm. We hire amazing qualified teammates from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that embracing our differences, and establishing an environment that encourages a diversity of viewpoints and perspectives, makes us a stronger, more effective organization. We invite all of our teammates to bring their whole selves to work. We are huge advocates of LIFE/WORK BLEND – where LIFE leads the pack! Our teammates arrive daily with the ethos to collaborate, foster intellectual curiosity and provide unparalleled service. If you share these values and our enthusiasm, your next career opportunity is with THE PORT OF CHOICE!

To learn more about the Port of Long Beach, visit our website at www.polb.com .

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

How you get to contribute...

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Director, Assistant Director, and Division staff members.

• Proofread and edit all Division correspondence and route in the electric document and records management system (EDRMS).

• Route, review, and submit Board Memorandums via Legistar and ensure all supporting documentation is attached on a biweekly basis before the required deadlines.

• Review, route for signature, and submit Information Only and Board Update Memorandums to the Commission Office before the required deadlines, as needed.

• Maintain the Director's calendar: coordinate, schedule, arrange, and confirm meetings, appointments, conferences and hearings, and screen requests for appointments.

• Review and process invoices for contracts including review of billing information, contract expiration dates, city licenses, and contract amounts.

• Prepare, track, review, and process invoices, direct payments, imprest cash vouchers, and purchase orders in Munis.

• Schedule and organize special events, and arrange catering and other support as needed.

• Answer, screen, and direct telephone calls and take messages.

• Organize and maintain electronic and hard copy files.

• Act as backup for other clerical and administrative duties as required.

• Assist staff with project-related clerical needs, such as copying and scanning.

• Process staff travel requests, coordinate travel arrangements for Director and staff, and process travel reimbursements.

• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

What we’re looking for...

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Three years of work experience in a responsible secretarial or clerical support role required.

• Prior experience working for the head of a division/department required.

Technical Skills Required...

• Ability to effectively use MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related applications.

• Must have excellent proofreading and editing skills and be detail-oriented.

• Mathematical skills are required to review invoices, calculate/verify prices, and resolve discrepancies.

• Ability to file in chronological, alphabetical, and numerical order.

Additional Requirements...

• Must be able to adapt and use new software programs, as applicable.

• Must have high-level organizational and planning skills so that workflow is managed efficiently and accurately; must be able to set priorities, take initiative, and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility by regulations, policies, procedures, and Director's preferences.

• Ability to gather information, identify and research resources, and find solutions.

• Must be able to arrange transportation to perform work-related duties, including going to meetings and work-related events.

• Must be able to handle confidential department and employee information with complete discretion; tact, diplomacy, and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential situations is essential.

• Ability to stay focused and remain on task while handling continuous interruptions.

  Desirables...

• Two (2) or more years of college experience is desirable but not required.

• Prior Port or City experience is a plus.

• Experience working in an asset management system such as VueWorks is desirable.

How to stand out...

To REALLY catch our attention, your profile and experience will demonstrate the following professional attributes and strengths:

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently.

• Excellent oral and written skills, and an ability to effectively communicate ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner.

• Motivated to take on new tasks and learn new processes as necessary.

  Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.

Special Note:

This is an "at-will" position. The appointed candidate will serve at the discretion of the Port of Long Beach and can be terminated at any time. In such an event, the candidate has no right to any appeal or grievance procedure under any rule or regulation of the City of Long Beach.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

How do we start the conversation?

APPLICATION & RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

The job posting will close on June 20, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Individuals determined to be most qualified will be invited to participate in the selection process.

The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice in order to accept additional applications.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume and proof of diploma or equivalent (copy of diploma or unofficial transcript) * with your application in PDF format. Incomplete applications without the required attachments will not be considered.

Fair Chance Act

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/L58YCG624QH4JpYUKVHFe?domain=calcivilrights.ca.gov)

The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

· Medical and Dental Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

· Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

· Deferred Compensation

· Credit Union Membership

· Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Free Employee Parking

· Paid Parental Leave*

*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a responsible secretarial or clerical support role is required. Do you have at least 3 years of experience?

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• No

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  Do you have prior experience working for the head of a division/department?

• Yes

• No

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  I understand that all required documents must be submitted as PDF attachments to my online application at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents will result in the application being considered incomplete. Required documents for this position include: 1. Cover Letter, 2. Resume, 3. Complete Application 4. Proof of Diploma. I understand the instructions and have submitted the required documents as PDF attachments to my application at the time of filing.

• Yes

• No

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Agency

City of Long Beach

Department

Harbor - (UC)

Address

415 W. Ocean Blvd

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone

(562) 283-7500

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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