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CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:

Secretary-Executive

POSITION NUMBER(S):

2176

DEPARTMENT:

Fire

GRADE:

707

DIVISION:

Fire Inspection and Training

FLSA STATUS:

5

SECTION/UNIT:

 

UNION ELIGIBLE:

No

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Fire Chief

EEO CATEGORY:

F

 

EPAS JOB FAMILY:

9

 

 

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job.  The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.  Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress.  Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To provide administrative and secretarial support to Fire Department personnel assigned to the Inspection and Training Division.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Drafts and types confidential correspondence, narrative and statistical reports, and special materials from dictation or rough draft; reviews routine incoming correspondence and composes responses for the signature of the Assistant Fire Chief and other Departmental personnel.

 

2.         Collects monies for requested copies of fire incident reports and the fire safety codes; deposits monies at the Collector's Office.

 

3.         Operates a microcomputer, utilizing graphics, spreadsheet, and word processing software to generate correspondence, memoranda, and reports.

 

4.         Researches monthly incident reports and compiles information to prepare monthly, semiannual, and annual Fire Department activity reports.

 

5.         Monitors the fire incident computer system to ensure the accuracy of information entered by Fire Department personnel and personnel in the Communications Center; ensures the correction of any discrepancies.

 

6.         Conducts research, compiles information and prepares various graphic, narrative and statistical reports.

 

7.         Establishes and maintains a hard copy and computer filing and record-keeping system for correspondence, reports, and other information.

 

8.         Maintains hard-copy and computer files and records of promotions, changes of address, and telephone numbers of Departmental personnel.

 

9.         Conducts file searches and provides information to citizens and other agencies regarding hazardous materials related requests.

 

10.       Researches records and compiles information for presentations by the Fire Chief, and submission to various agencies.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Make travel arrangements for the Department Director, and other Department personnel members; prepares purchase requisitions for travel; ensures payments to staff for reimbursable expenses; reconciles travel receipts and forwards to Finance Department.

 

2.         Answers questions and provides information to callers and visitors regarding inspection, training programs and operations; directs callers to appropriate personnel.

 

3.         Issues burn permits, faxes copies of permits to the Communications Center, and maintains a permit log; issues tent permits after ensuring tents contain necessary flame retardant materials.

 

4.         Maintains a hard-copy file of voided commercial and residential burn permits.

 

5.         Maintains an inventory of office supplies; places orders.

 

6.         Serves as backup to other departmental clerical personnel in their absences.

 

7.         Notarizes affidavits and other official papers relating to the hiring of new employees.

 

8.         Compiles information and prepares an annual departmental revenue report

 

9.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  None.

 

 


 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

The physical activities marked below are representative of those that will be required on a regular basis to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

YES

NO

work involves lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 40 pounds or more

 

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work involves the operation of earth-moving equipment or commercial motor vehicles

 

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work involves the operation of non-commercial motor vehicles

 

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work involves the operation of tools such as axes, shovels, sling blades

 

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work involves the operation of motorized equipment such as chain saws, power saws, jackhammers, lawn mowers, tractors

 

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work involves stooping, bending, twisting, or reaching out in unusual positions

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work involves climbing or running

 

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works above ground or floor level, such as on stools or ladders

 

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works in a relatively high average degree of temperature over a long period of time

 

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work involves considerable physical exertion of the whole body over a long period of time

 

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work requires near vision (20 inches or less)

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work requires distance vision (20 feet or more)

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work involves detection of color differences

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work involves determination of the correct location of a sound, such as footsteps

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work involves hearing and understanding conversation or sounds

ü

 

 

 

updated:        October 2002

analyst:          ppw