FIRE DISTRICT SECRETARY 0087

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs the work of a Secretary as vested under Article 3, Section 30 of the General Municipal Laws of the State of New York. The Fire District Secretary shall have custody of all the records of the fire district. The incumbent shall attend and record minutes of regular and special district meetings, receive and answer all correspondence and have additional powers and perform such additional duties as the Board of Fire Commissioners may determine. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Takes minutes at meetings, as well as types and posts them;

Receives and answers all correspondence, and maintains appropriate files as necessary;

Makes reports to federal, state and local authorities regarding insurance, pension, disability rosters and injuries.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of Fire Department routines, functions, terminology of equipment and procedures; good knowledge of English, spelling and arithmetic; good knowledge of record keeping, recording and filing; skill in speed writing or shorthand and typing at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to understand and carry out complex written and oral instructions; ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with the Board of Fire Commissioners, volunteer fire personnel employees and the general public; ability to compose routine letters and memoranda; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in the exempt jurisdictional class; therefore, there are no minimum qualifications.

96/05/16

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt