KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
¨ Knowledge of:
¨ Generally accepted principles and practices of governmental accounting governing the custody and accounting of monies.
¨ Modern office practices and procedures.
¨ Administration of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision.
¨ Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
¨ Applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations.
¨ Computer applications related to the work.
¨ Revenue sources and budgeting processes.
Skill in:
¨ Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
¨ Analyzing and resolving office administrative situations and problems.
¨ Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
¨ Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.
¨ Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
¨ Operating complex computer programs via a microcomputer or via a VDT connected to a mainframe computer.
¨ Using mathematics.
¨ Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
¨ Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
¨ Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
¨ Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Mental and Physical Abilities:
¨ Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
¨ Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
¨ Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
¨ Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
¨ While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, speak and hear, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Working Conditions:
¨ Work is performed in a normal office environment with little exposure to outdoor temperatures or dirt and dust.
¨ The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately quiet.
