Senior Secretary #1154 - Environmental Health - Health Services Division

Hamilton County is seeking a Senior Secretary for its Environmental Health division in Chattanooga, TN. The role involves advanced secretarial duties, administrative support, and requires 3 years of experience. Employees must be available for public health emergencies, with flexible hours including weekends and holidays. The position is full-time with a salary range of $32,892–$41,115. No degree is required, but a valid driver's license is necessary.
The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.

Under close supervision, performs advanced skill secretarial duties such as special projects, assuming administrative duties for a Director, or other designated office group. Composition, office coordination, data gathering and reporting, and may provide lead supervision of others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

The equivalent of a high school diploma and three (3) years of secretarial work experience. Must type 45 words per minute. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing and walking; extensive computer keyboarding; occasional lifting of up to ten (10) lbs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx