Secretary III Security Clearance

Position: Secretary III with Security Clearance
Type:
Full Time

Location:

Boston, MA Overtime Exempt:
No (SCA)

Reports To:

ARMADA HQ Security

Clearance Required:

N/A
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************************ The function of the Secretary III position is to receive calls, route customer inquiries, provide support phone coverage for program office, create/maintain databases, generate correspondence, make travel arrangements, and perform miscellaneous non-routine duties as required. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Duties & Responsibilities:

* The Secretary III will screen calls and visitors to the DHS/FPS Regional Director (RD) and Deputy Regional Director's (DRD) office referring to staff members and forwarding only those calls or visitors requiring their attention.
* On-site visits made to the RD/DRD office by other agency officials, Central office officials, and other Regional Directors, the Secretary III will assist them in placing telephone calls, receive visitors and perform other duties as requested by them.
* Respond to inquiries by clarifying inquirer's needs through questions and comments designed to develop necessary facts and by developing responses/solutions based on own knowledge of government and experience problem solving. Determine what divisions can best assist when additional help is necessary, contact offices to discuss inquiries and develop answers. As needed, obtain pertinent information from reference materials. As appropriate, when all personal resources have been exhausted, locates experts in other regions' central offices to whom inquirers can be referred for supplemental assistance.

* The Secretary III will establish and maintain records and files for control and flow of correspondence pertaining to all FPS matters for the RD/DRD office.
* Create, copy, edit, calculate, revise, retrieve, store and print a wide range of documents in final form (e.g. correspondence, reports, graphs, calendar, statistics, mailing labels, tables, databases, etc.).
* Secretary III will maintain and update online web-based data systems in support of region by reviewing daily blotter reports and entering significant incidents. Function independently to interpret data and seek clarifying information to ensure the data is accurate and current. Update database as needed, entering significant activity as it happens throughout the course of the normal workday. Enter other technical reports as necessary to include inspections and other miscellaneous reports.

* Maintain the official federal employee personnel files ensuring records are current and complete. Work with sensitive personal information and must be responsible for safeguarding all information in accordance with standing policies and procedures.
* Prepare and submit travel authorizations and expense reports for the Regional Director. Make travel and lodging reservations on the Director's behalf and monitors the Director's itinerary effecting changes as necessary utilizing web-based travel system and direct contact with ticketing and travel agents.
* Consolidate and prepare information briefing sheets for the Regional Director as required for weekly and other ad hoc conference calls and meetings.
* Schedule and record use of the 2 Regional Conference rooms.
* Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
* Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
* Familiarity with financial systems.
* Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to prepare and make group/executive presentations.
* Must possess resourcefulness, initiative, and the ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
* Attention to detail in goal/task accomplishment with minimal supervision.
* Ability to meet planned and unscheduled deadlines in a timely manner.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Minimum/General

Experience:

* Demonstrated experience providing clerical support to director-level personnel.

Minimum Education:

* High School Diploma, or equivalent

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