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Secretary

  2026-10-31     Mississippi Employer     Gulfport,MS  
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**JOB OBJECTIVE: To provide clerical support to the Road Department. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Drafts and types correspondence, confidential materials, and various reports; computer operation required 2. Enters payroll data on a daily basis; verifies alternate rate and FLSA calculations. 3. Maintains leave accrual balances on Road Department employees and notifies the Assistant Road Manager when leave requests exceed the available balance. 4. Maintains copies of employee information, such as addresses, telephone numbers, and salary rates and makes changes via data entry. 5. Copies Workers' Compensation claims and forwards to appropriate personnel. 6. Receives complaints, notifies appropriate staff, and follows up to ensure prompt corrective action and responses. 7. Monitors all Departmental personnel actions to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures and forwards personnel action forms to appropriate staff. 8. Answers questions and provides information regarding policies and procedures to department employees. 9. Monitors departmental budget account balances to ensure allotted amounts are not exceeded and prepares purchase requisitions for approval by the Road Manager. 10. Compiles submitted financial information for the annual budgetary process. 11. Processes paperwork related to travel such as travel forms, requisitions, etc. 12. Receives damage claims from citizens and forwards to appropriate department, enters information into computer with database software, receives/reviews final reports and forwards to Assistant Road Manager for approval. 13. Maintains an inventory of office supplies and places orders. 14. Responsible for the cleanliness of the office, including but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, emptying garbage cans, and other duties as needed. SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Performs other related duties as required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures. Knowledge of computer fundamentals including filing, Word, and Excel Knowledge of employee benefit programs. Familiarity with payroll practices and principles. Skill in the operation of a 10-key calculator. Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately. Ability to maintain confidential information and research information Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Knowledge of all related safety procedures. These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of High School or GED equivalent. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will he considered. SALARY RANGE: $19.61-$21.19 per hour 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. **


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