Senior Administrative Assistant - Parks and Recreation

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Plans, develops, analyzes, evaluates, advises on, and improves various management control systems, programs and policies, work methods and procedures. At the direction of an administrative superior, this employee may analyze and evaluate major segments of the organization and, based on study findings, develop recommendations and advice to management for the purpose of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations management.

Under administrative direction, employee is required to exercise extensive initiative and independent judgment, and to work effectively with the public, City officials and others. Employee must also apply specialized and/or technical knowledge and experience through the interpretation and completion of administrative assignments of unusual difficulty in accordance with City and departmental rules, regulations, procedures and ordinances. This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees.

This is a Management Category IV position which includes five (5) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $120/month.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• At the direction of an administrative superior, identifies problems or factors inhibiting the effective accomplishment of departmental or city-wide goals and objectives; determines requirements and scope of necessary study considering objectives and problems to be solved; collects data; analyzes data; develops alternatives and makes specific recommendations to superior; may assist in implementation of recommendations.
• As an assistant to an administrative superior or department head, composes correspondence and memorandums; arranges conferences; interprets administrative policies; relays instructions and policy and procedural decisions; acts for superior on routine matters; and may represent the superior at conferences and meetings, including contacts with outside agencies.
• Makes presentations utilizing charts, slides and other visual support devices
• Acquires and disseminates information concerning work methods and procedures, organization, work controls and similar management functions.
• Conducts fact-finding interviews, observes operations, consults with and explains to management recommendations made for changes in work operations and other key actions proposed.
• Prepares a variety of written documents including study plans, special and regular reports, systems and organizational analyses, workflow charts, etc.
• May participate in the formulation, preparation and control of the departmental budget through the following: analyzes and reviews financial data in order to develop budget projections; consults with departmental officials regarding funding requests, organizational changes, expenditure levels, budget justifications and narratives; suggests cost-cutting alternatives; advises departmental personnel on budget problems, processes and procedures.
• May be assigned to direct various phases of departmental administrative operations.
• Performs related work as required.

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