Quincy Fire Protection District 

Administrative Assistant

DEFINITION

Under general supervision of the Fire Chief, performs various specialized, secretarial, and complex office support work in the Quincy Fire Protection District Administrative Office. Compiles statistical data, generates reports, produces and maintains records and inventories assists with administration of district fiscal accounts: Participates in meetings and interacts with district paid and volunteer staff, board of directors, and the public. Assists with station maintenance as well as other related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The administrative secretary is a single-position classification. Incumbents perform a variety of office support activities in office reception, data entry, document preparation, processing, and maintenance of district files, records, and inventories, as well as fiscal responsibilities and other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO

Fire Chief.

PERSONNEL DIRECTLY SUPERVISED

None.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods: frequently stand and walk: normal eye-hand coordination; lift objects weighing up to 25 lbs.: use various office equipment, computers, telephones, copiers, and radio equipment: correct hearing and vision to normal range; good verbal communication.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is usually performed in an office environment. May work in the field and attend meetings as needed. Frequent contact with the public, other employees, the District Board of Directors, District Volunteer Firefighters, Officers, and Support Team members.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Emergency Services mission and general operations.
• Computer skills associated with word processing, Microsoft Office, Excel, and QuickBooks.
• Financial Record keeping methods and procedures.
• Use of office equipment, copiers, fax machines, calculators, telephone systems, and computers.
• Emergency service billing for service practices and procedures.
• Fiscal administration including budgeting, accounting, and expenditure control. Filing and record-keeping methods and procedures.
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Basic mathematics.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of office assignments with minimal guidance and supervision. Interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the office where assigned.
• Type at a rate of 40 words per minute from clear legible copy.
• Operate a computer using word processing and other software as appropriate. Follow oral and written directions.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with other district staff, volunteers, the board of directors, and the public, providing information and responding to concerns about the district and our programs as assigned.
• Establish and maintain an efficient and cooperative working relationship.

Training and Experience:

• Any combination of training and experience, which would likely provide the required knowledge and ability, is qualifying.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Class C or better California Driver’s License issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Please download and print out the job application to apply for the open position, You can submit your completed application, and resume to Fire Chief Frank Carey at fcarey@qfd.ca.gov. Or mail it to Quincy Fire Protection District at 505 Lawrence Str. Quincy CA 95971.