Executive Secretary I

Executive Secretary IUnder direction of the Director of the Special Education Division (SED), working closely with Office Technicians and Analysts, the Executive Secretary I provides high-level sensitive clerical and administrative support to the Director and staff in the offices of the SED Director. The Executive Secretary is responsible for a wide range of duties requiring diplomacy, confidentiality, good judgment and independent action. The Executive Secretary must demonstrate mature judgment, loyalty, poise, tact, confidentiality, discretion, and an interest in assuming increasing responsibility and independently resolve problems or propose alternative recommendations for action to the Director. The Director will provide guidance and support to the incumbent, who serves as the direct point person in the Director's absence, when access to the Director is necessary for support of program operations.Personal Leave Program 2025Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.