Secretary (Office Automation)

Internal Revenue Service

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

Serves as the liaison between the manager and subordinate staff members and other key officials. Assures understanding and clarification of the manager's views on all problems and issues. Serves as office manager for the office and ensures that the practices and procedures used by secretaries in subordinate offices are consistent with those of the manager's office.
Recommends changes in administrative policies. Devises and installs office procedures and practices to be used by secretaries in subordinate offices. Ensures an orderly and efficient flow of work and resolves various problems and situations that affect the flow of work.
Exercises exclusive control over the manager's calendar, with authority for commitments of time. Screens all calls and visitors, answering most questions and completing most business in an authoritative and accurate manner based on knowledge of the manager's views and an awareness of all matters in which he/she is currently involved.
Analyzes incoming directives, manual issuances, policy changes, regulatory and procedural changes, etc., for significant potential effect on the manager's objectives as well as for general interests and informal objectives of the manager. Alerts the manager of areas of potential impact and arranges for any necessary follow-up technical review by appropriate segments of the organization.
Identifies trends that may have a significant effect on, for example, operations, administrative practices, communications, etc. Suggests possible courses of action to take when trends indicate actual or potential problem areas. Recommends functional component or individual best suited to provide follow-up action.

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD92863 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

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