Job Title: Assistant Public Defender IV

GEORGIA PUBLIC DEFENDER COUNCIL

Job Title: Administrative Assistant II Salary Minimum: $24,772 Job Code: GST051 Salary Midpoint: $35,388 Grade: G Salary Maximum: $43,351

Job Description: Under general supervision, performs a wide range of office administration duties. Provides support and office administration to the Circuit Public Defender office. Provides information and assistance to clients and staff. Resolves issues and prepares research data.

Job Responsibilities and Performance Standards:  Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.  Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.  Conducts extensive research to compile information needed to generate reports, complete projects and accurately respond to questions and concerns.  Analyzes problems, questions, issues, etc to develop and report recommendations for resolving them.  Assists supervising staff in organizing and executing routine activities and special projects.  Documents data/information such as office work activities, purchasing, budget expenditures, program changes, and resource utilization. Prepares reports and communications.  May act as liaison with outside organizations (e.g. banks, vendors, creditors, and other agencies) to gather or report program-related information.  Organizes and coordinates the efficient function of the Circuit Public Defender office.  Plans and coordinates meetings, conferences, seminars, and travel calendars.  Provides administrative and/or technical assistance to clients and staff.  Researches and/or resolves client issues or questions and prepares documents. May represent the manager in various matters.  Reviews, processes, or issues licenses, applications, bylaws, reports, fees, intelligence data, etc.

GPDSC/HR/REV. 02-02-2016 Page 1 Sample Technical Competencies:  Knowledge of agency rules, policies and procedures  Ability to use computer programs, calendar functions, and electronic research sources  Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and prioritize workload  Ability to provide support services to both clients and staff  Ability to use proper judgment in selecting which issues to handle or re-direct  Ability to identify client’s issues and provide satisfactory resolution

Entry Qualifications: Associates's degree from an accredited college AND One year of work related experience OR Three years of work related experience

Career Development Levels: Administrative Assistant III Admin Assistant Supv Office Manager (Business Support Analyst III)

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